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Amnesty International Condemns Death Sentences in Controversial Trials

11/17/2025

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Amnesty International condemned the death sentences for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
The International Crimes Tribunal's rapid proceedings and lack of adequate defense raised serious concerns about due process.
Agnès Callamard, Amnesty's Secretary General, said the trial did not meet international human rights standards and criticized the death penalty, with charges stemming from July and August 2024 protests that left over 1,400 dead.

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Amnesty International condemned the death sentences for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
The International Crimes Tribunal's rapid proceedings and lack of adequate defense raised serious concerns about due process.
Agnès Callamard, Amnesty's Secretary General, said the trial did not meet international human rights standards and criticized the death penalty, with charges stemming from July and August 2024 protests that left over 1,400 dead.