The interim government is pushing ahead with an ordinance enabling the International Crimes Tribunal to address crimes against humanity committed outside Bangladesh. If enacted, the ordinance will also allow the tribunal to record audio and video during hearings. The draft International Crimes Tribunal Ordinance was approved at an advisory council meeting chaired by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday. As many as 56 allegations of “genocide and crimes against humanity”, committed between July 5 and Aug 5, were submitted to the tribunal’s investigation agency and prosecution office. Chief Advisor Yunus has announced plans to formally request her extradition from India.
