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Bangladesh Court Sentences Ousted Prime Minister Hina Hassina to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
A Historic Verdict Amid Public Jubilation and Violence
On November 17th, cheers erupted in a crowded courtroom in Bangladesh as the country's International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Hina Hassina to death for serious crimes against humanity. The 78-year-old ex-leader was convicted of ordering deadly crackdowns during student protests in 2024, which resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths and 25,000 injuries. The verdict marked a significant turning point in Bangladesh's complex political landscape, bringing justice for the violence enacted during a turbulent period.