Thursday 12 December 2013

Bangladesh execution sparks violent protests

 Wave of violence sweeps through towns and cities after hanging of opposition leader convicted of war crimes.
Deputy law minister Quamrul Islam announced Mollah's execution, saying he was hanged by the neck on Friday in a jail in the capital, Dhaka.
"It's an historic moment. Finally after four decades, the victims of the genocides of 1971 liberation war have got some justice," Islam told the AFP news agency.

Bangladesh execution sparks violent protests - Central & South Asia - Al Jazeera English

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