The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has opened a trial against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accused of orchestrating a systematic attack against protests. Prosecutors allege that Hasina utilized law enforcement and armed members of her political party to suppress dissent during the severe crackdown last year, which led to approximately 1,400 fatalities as reported by the United Nations. Hasina has denied the charges, labeling them as politically motivated, while living in exile in India. The tribunal is also prosecuting other officials from her former government for their roles in the alleged crimes.
The trial against Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity begins, with evidence suggesting a systematic attack on protests led by her government during a brutal crackdown.
Prosecutors claim that Hasina orchestrated a widespread attack involving all law enforcement agencies and armed party members against protesters during the uprising.
The United Nations reported that nearly 1,400 Bangladeshis were killed amid the crackdown on protests, showcasing the severity of the alleged crimes committed under Hasina's rule.
Sheikh Hasina has fled to India, rejecting the charges as politically motivated, while the tribunal also prosecutes senior figures from her regime.
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