ICT verdict in July crimes case against Quader, 6 others tomorrow
The other accused are AFM Bahauddin Nasim, Mohammad Ali Arafat, Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, Moinul Hossain Khan Nikhil, Saddam Hussain and Wali Asif Enan
The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict tomorrow (15 September) in the case against seven top leaders of the banned Awami League, including its General Secretary Obaidul Quader, over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July Uprising.
A three-member International Crimes Tribunal-2, headed by Justice Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, set the date today (14 September).
Earlier, on 17 August, the tribunal kept the case awaiting verdict after the completion of closing arguments. The recording of evidence concluded on 2 August, with 29 prosecution witnesses, including the investigation officer, testifying in the case.
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The other accused are Awami League Joint General Secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim, former state minister for information and broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat, Jubo League President Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, General Secretary Moinul Hossain Khan Nikhil, Chhatra League President Saddam Hussain and General Secretary Wali Asif Enan.
All seven accused are currently absconding.
On 22 January this year, Tribunal-2 framed charges against the seven accused and ordered the trial to begin. Earlier, on 18 December last year, the same tribunal took cognisance of the formal charges submitted by the prosecution.
According to the prosecution, the accused jointly issued directives and made provocative and inciting statements to suppress the July-August movement. They also held several meetings to plan violence and called on party leaders and activists to take to the streets and build resistance against the protesters.
The prosecution further alleged that the accused played roles in armed attacks, severe repression, and controlling the media in some areas.
Their actions resulted in killings, attempted killings and widespread violence across the country, which constitute crimes against humanity punishable under the law, according to the prosecution.
