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War-Crimes Convict to Surrender in Bangladesh This December

7/14/2026

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She announced she will return from India in December and surrender to Bangladeshi authorities.
She said she would rather die in Bangladesh than stay in exile, even if arrested or executed.
Bangladesh’s war-crimes court sentenced her to death in November for ordering a crackdown that killed up to 1,400.
India’s foreign ministry said it is reviewing the extradition request and seeks constructive engagement with the new government.

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She announced she will return from India in December and surrender to Bangladeshi authorities.
She said she would rather die in Bangladesh than stay in exile, even if arrested or executed.
Bangladesh’s war-crimes court sentenced her to death in November for ordering a crackdown that killed up to 1,400.
India’s foreign ministry said it is reviewing the extradition request and seeks constructive engagement with the new government.