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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 is set to deliver its verdict today, September 15, in a crimes-against-humanity case against seven senior leaders of the Awami League, including the party’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader, over alleged offences committed during the July-August uprising of 2024.
The three-member tribunal, headed by Justice Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, fixed the date on Monday.
The other accused include former Awami League Joint General Secretary Bahauddin Nasim and former state minister for information and communication technology Mohammad Ali Arafat, among others.
The prosecution has accused the seven of involvement in a conspiracy, incitement and provocation linked to the crackdown on protesters during the July uprising.
The charges reportedly include responsibility for acts allegedly committed against protesters and other civilians during the movement.
All seven accused are reportedly absconding and have faced the proceedings in absentia. The tribunal completed the recording of prosecution evidence in August, after which arguments were heard.
The prosecution has sought the highest punishment for the accused.
The verdict is expected to draw significant attention as it is one of the major cases involving senior leaders of the Awami League over alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 uprising.
