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Verdict in Obaidul Quader crimes against humanity case likely next week

From Daily Star · () English

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  • Bangladesh’s chief international crimes prosecutor expects a tribunal verdict next week in the case against Awami League leader Obaidul Quader and six others.
  • The tribunal reserved the case for judgment on August 17 after prosecutors and defense lawyers completed their final arguments.
  • The seven accused face crimes against humanity charges linked to atrocities during the July 2024 uprising and are absconding.

A verdict could come next week in the crimes against humanity case against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six others, according to the chief prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal.

Chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam gave the expected timing at his office after journalists asked when the tribunal might rule. He said the case had been reserved for judgment on August 17, after both the prosecution and defense completed their final arguments.

The seven accused face charges over atrocities allegedly committed during the July 2024 uprising. All of them are absconding.

The defendants besides Quader are former state minister for information Mohammad Ali Arafat, Awami League 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.

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