Arrest warrant issued for former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity
A local court in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina fled to India on August 5 on charges of crimes against humanity.
The crimes were allegedly committed during mass student protests in July and August this year.
The warrant was issued on Thursday by the International Crimes Tribunal in its first hearing since being reorganized by the transitional government led by Muhammad Yunus.
It has filed more than 60 complaints against Hasina, her Awami League party, and several former senior law enforcement officials, accusing them of forced disappearances, murders, and even genocide.
The court also issued warrants for 45 others, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and other top leaders of Hasina’s party.
The tribunal has instructed prosecutors to present Hasina in court by November 18.
Earlier this week, the tribunal signaled it might seek Interpol’s help to bring Hasina and other party members back to Bangladesh.
During student-led protests, at least 736 people were killed, and more than 20,000 injured in clashes with law enforcement officials and Awami League supporters, according to the Ministry of Health.
The violence followed a period of escalating discontent ultimately ending the Awami League’s 15-year rule.
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