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From Daily Star · () English

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  • The International Crimes Tribunal-2 is expected to deliver a verdict soon in the case against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other party leaders.
  • The charges relate to atrocities committed during the July 2024 uprising.
  • Arguments from both the prosecution and defense have concluded, and the case is now awaiting the tribunal's decision.

A verdict is imminent in the case against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other leaders of the party and its affiliated organization. The International Crimes Tribunal-2 is set to deliver its judgment any day concerning atrocities allegedly committed during the July 2024 uprising.

Arguments from both the prosecution and the defense teams have concluded. Following these proceedings, tribunal Chairman Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury stated that the crimes against humanity case is now "awaiting verdict" (CAV), though a specific date for the verdict has not been set.

The accused include former state minister for information Mohammad Ali Arafat, AL Joint General Secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim, Jubo League Chairman Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, its General Secretary Moinul Hossain Nikhil, Chhatra League President Saddam Hussain, and its General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Enan. The prosecution commenced its closing arguments on August 4.

awaiting verdict

— Justice Nazrul Islam ChowdhuryThe tribunal chairman's statement after the conclusion of arguments, indicating the case is ready for judgment.
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