By Admin 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Monday gave a major and historic verdict. While giving death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the court said that she had approved the use of excessive force to suppress the violent protests that took place across the country in the months of July and August last year. According to the tribunal, around 1,400 protesters died in the crackdown by security forces, for which the direct responsibility has been placed on Hasina.
Let us find out what are crimes against humanity, in which not only Sheikh Hasina but also Russian President Putin was found guilty.
What are crimes against humanity?
Crimes against humanity, that is, such sins which not only cause pain to people, but also shake the foundation of the entire civilization. These crimes are considered the most serious in international law. Their scope is so large that they can exist in the heat of war as well as in an environment of peace. Killing, torture, forced displacement, rape, repression, violence based on racial or political grounds against an entire population are all considered crimes against humanity.
Why did the court consider Sheikh Hasina guilty?
Many countries of the world have decided through the Rome Statute that taking action against such crimes is not the responsibility of just one country but of the entire international system. The Special International Crimes Tribunal formed in Bangladesh has yesterday declared Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity. Following his orders, security forces used live ammunition, drones and other weapons against unarmed protesters, resulting in the loss of several lives and hundreds of injuries, the judgment said.
The court’s argument was that this action was not taken suddenly but in a planned manner, and the responsibility of stopping it was on Hasina herself. This is why he was held directly responsible for inciting violence and killing civilians.
Even Putin could not escape
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin is already facing global pressure. During the Ukraine War, Russian forces faced many serious allegations, such as torture of prisoners, targeting of civilians, forced displacement and deaths in custody, which attracted the attention of the whole world. A UN investigation team found that detainees were subjected to systematic and systematic torture, which cannot be considered a normal act of war. On this basis, the International Criminal Court initiated action against Putin, and in many cases even arrest warrants were issued.
These crimes affect the image of the country
The seriousness of crimes against humanity is not limited to the courts alone. These allegations deal a deep blow to a country’s international image, diplomatic relations and political stability. International tribunals are constantly active in trying to provide justice to the victims, in order to prove that no matter how powerful one is, no one can be above the law after such crimes.
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