Bangladesh tribunal sentences 7 Awami League leaders to death for crimes against humanity linked to 2024 uprising
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Tue, 15 September 2026
6 reports- webindia123.com02:29first to report
- justiceinfo.net05:48
A Bangladesh court sentenced seven senior leaders of the former ruling party, including two ex-ministers, to death in absentia on Tuesday for their role in trying to crush the 2024 uprising. The seven men, members of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, were convicted of crimes against humanity including murder, as well as instigating and […]
- indiatimes.com10:55
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal-2 sentenced seven Awami League leaders to death.These leaders faced charges for crimes against humanity during the 2024 student protests.The verdict was delivered in absentia, with trials commencing earlier this year.Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also received a death sentence in absentia.International bodies have raised concerns regarding fair trial and procedural issues.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:23
Court hands down capital punishment on charges of crimes against humanity occurred during 2024 monsoon uprising
- DW Top Stories12:21
The latest verdict brings to 22 the number of death sentences handed down in cases stemming from the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule.
- Al Jazeera English13:40
Seven members of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League convicted of crimes including murder, provoking killings.