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Bangladesh Seeks Interpol's Help to Arrest Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh seeks Interpol's help to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity.
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Sheikh HasinaAsif Nazrul
- What sparked the student protests in Bangladesh?
- The student protests in Bangladesh stemmed from calls to end a quota system for government jobs, but escalated into demands for Hasina's resignation after a violent crackdown resulted in over 600 deaths. Hasina subsequently fled to India and resigned from her post.
- What is an Interpol red notice and what are its implications in this case?
- An Interpol red notice is a request for the location and provisional arrest of a person wanted for prosecution. While not an international arrest warrant, it alerts member countries that an individual is wanted by a specific country's authorities. Issuing a notice for Hasina would put India in a diplomatically difficult position due to the strong ties between the two nations.
- What action is Bangladesh's interim government taking regarding Sheikh Hasina?
- Bangladesh's interim government plans to request Interpol issue a red notice for Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister, to bring her back from India for trial on "crimes against humanity". This follows arrest warrants issued in October for Hasina and her aides for their alleged role in the killing of protesters during a student-led uprising.
- What was the nature of the relationship between Sheikh Hasina's government and India?
- Sheikh Hasina cultivated strong relationships with India during her 15-year rule, fostering economic growth and closer cooperation on trade, energy, and defense. Bangladesh is now India's largest trade partner in South Asia.
- What is the stated goal of the Bangladesh interim government regarding those responsible for the killings?
- The interim government's law advisor, Asif Nazrul, stated their intention to bring those responsible for the killings during the uprising to justice, regardless of their location. They aim to ensure arrest and prosecution for those involved in the alleged "killing and genocide" of protesters.