Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Thirteen former top Bangladeshi officials accused of enabling massacres during August’s revolution appeared in court on Monday, November 18.
The group includes 11 ex-ministers, a former judge, and a senior government secretary. Prosecutors allege they played a role in a police crackdown on student-led protests that killed over 700 people, leading to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said the defendants face charges of planning, inciting violence, and obstructing efforts to prevent killings.
“Committing genocide and crimes against humanity ensures you won't stay in power for long,” he told reporters.
The court gave prosecutors until December 17 to submit further evidence. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is seeking Interpol's help to extradite Hasina, who fled to India in August.
Hasina ruled for 15 years, during which she was accused of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings and detentions of political opponents. Efforts are ongoing to expand charges against her regime, which prosecutors say may involve crimes spanning over a decade.
