COMMENT | Ismail Haniyeh, Bangladesh riots, Southport unrest
The student-led protests in Bangladesh resulted in considerable political turmoil, culminating in the resignation and subsequent flight of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
These protests, initially sparked by discontent over a contentious quota system for government employment, evolved into a widespread movement demanding her ousting due to allegations of corruption, nepotism, and repression.
The situation escalated into violence, with reports indicating the use of deadly force by police, leading to numerous fatalities.
The resignation of Sheikh Hasina represents a critical juncture in Bangladesh’s political framework, with an interim government now established and a United Nations fact-finding mission set to examine the violence.
The examination should cover individuals or entities responsible for...
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