Fri Dec 06 06:57:55 UTC 2024: **Bangladeshi Tribunal Bans Hate Speech by Ex-Premier Sheikh Hasina**
DHAKA, BANGLADESH—A Bangladeshi tribunal has banned the broadcast of hate speech by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently facing charges of mass murder related to the August revolution that led to her ouster. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) cited concerns that the dissemination of her speeches could obstruct legal proceedings and intimidate witnesses.
The ban follows Ms. Hasina’s recent address to supporters in New York, where she accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of mass murder. The ICT is investigating Ms. Hasina for her alleged role in the deaths of hundreds during the unrest preceding her removal from power. Prosecutor Golam Monawar Hossain Tamim stated that the ban was necessary to ensure the tribunal could secure witness testimony.
The ICT, established in 2010 under Ms. Hasina’s leadership, has faced criticism for alleged irregularities and its use as a tool to suppress political opponents. The interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is seeking Ms. Hasina’s extradition from India to face trial. The specifics of enforcing the hate speech ban remain unclear.
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