Canada Global (Web News) A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for former leader Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, over allegations of involvement in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor confirmed on Monday.
The 77-year-old, who fled to India in August following her removal from power in a student-led revolution, is already facing charges of crimes against humanity. Her 15-year rule was marked by widespread human rights violations, including mass detentions and extrajudicial killings targeting political opponents.
Chief prosecutor Tajul Islam from the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) stated that the new warrant pertains to enforced disappearances during her tenure. Security forces are accused of abducting over 500 individuals, many of whom were secretly detained for extended periods.
Since Hasina’s fall, survivors have come forward with detailed accounts of their experiences. “The court has issued warrants against Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including her military adviser and law enforcement officials,” Islam said.
Bangladesh requested India to extradite Hasina in December, but Delhi has not responded. Islam emphasized that the trial would follow due process, aiming for a timely resolution.
Following her ouster, dozens of Hasina’s associates have been detained over their alleged roles in a crackdown that resulted in more than 700 deaths during the unrest.
