Bangladesh delivers first war crime verdict

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Bangladesh’s controversial war crimes court Monday sentenced a top Islamic televangelist to death by hanging for genocide and other atrocities during the country’s 1971 liberation struggle against Pakistan.

Maolana Abul Kalam Azad, who has been on the run for about a year, is the first person to be convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) created by the country’s government to try suspected war criminals.

Azad was found guilty of seven out of eight charges including genocide, murder and rape, judge Obaidul Hasan told a crowded court amid huge security.

“It’s a historic day for the country. It’s victory for humanity. Bangladeshi people can now heave a sigh of relief since 1971,” attorney general Mahbubey Alam told reporters outside court.

The ICT, which is a domestic tribunal with no international oversight, has been tainted by allegations of political influence after the entire leadership of an opposition Islamic party were put on trial.

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  3. Innocent people killed tortured and raped in 1971 deserve justice. Better late than never. These culprits tainted the image of Islam and used our religion for their own interest. Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh.

    • you love remebering 1971, forget the present, solve the problem in kashmir, if you are the son of the land

      • We shall raise our voice against crime against humanity in any part of the world including Kashmir. We can't solve the problem but our government. However, if we can develop good political insight and became aware about the situation around us it would be difficult for them to manipulate us. We do not want to see any repeat of 1971 in Pakistan.

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        Bangladeshis don't equate 1971 with anything else — be certain …
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        Also, there are many people (like you?) known to use 'Kashmir' as a rhetoric only …
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  4. These accused are not accused; rather self proclaimed Razakars who wanted to uphold Pakistan back then. When almost entire population was supporting the separation from the militaristic western Pakistan and these scoundrels were supporting the Pakistani killing machines, These guys on the trial are so known for their crimes that this trial was simply a waste of time,,, they should have been on a court of fast track trial and hanged,,or fed to the beasts just after the war,,

  8. All those who raped and killed the innocent people of their own country during the liberation war should face trial. This a good news for Bangladesh.

  9. its a very good news for bd. but some stupid ppls trying to make controversial. we don't know wats they are unknown motto.

  15. That is what you called justice. That is not controversial & Pakistan you must apologize for what you did in 1971.

  17. Bengalis have proven historically to be a nation of traitors who betrayed their allegience to Pakistan.Now they lick the boots of India which treats them like a lowlife.You should have been trying the Indians and their agent who happens to be your PM now.You have still not recognised your enemy.It is next door.

    • Scums like you are everywhere my ignorent friend. Read Bengali history before you open you loose tounge.

  18. Hats off to you of my Pakistani friends. Just wanted to see what and how you feel about this verdict. Thanks to those of you who has some human decency left. May Allah bless you all.

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