Geneva, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - UN says former Bangladesh govt behind possible 'crimes against humanity'

NAMPA / AFP

2025-02-12

Bangladesh's former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it strived to hold onto power last year, the UN said Wednesday, warning the abuses could amount to "crimes against humanity". Before premier Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a student-led revolution last August, her government oversaw a systematic crackdown on protesters and others, including "hundreds of extrajudicial killings", the United Nations said. Publis......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2025-02-12 13:00:47

Berlin, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - Germany extends border controls for six months: Scholz

2025-02-12 13:00:45

2025-02-12 13:00:44

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - Qatar, Egypt 'working intensively' to resolve Gaza truce 'crisis': Palestinian source

2025-02-12 13:00:43

Abidjan, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - France set to hand over sole military base in Ivory Coast

2025-02-12 13:00:42

2025-02-12 13:00:41

Athens, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - Ruling party veteran elected as Greece's new president

2025-02-12 13:00:40

Algiers, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - 'I will fight': Khelif responds to boxing organisation lawsuit

2025-02-12 12:30:31

Moscow, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - Russian citizen jailed in US released in exchange for Fogel: Kremlin

2025-02-12 12:30:30

Moscow, Feb 12, 2025 (AFP) - Russia rejects swapping occupied territory with Ukraine

2025-02-12 12:30:29

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 11 February 2025 - Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) commissioner Sam Shivute pictured at the Nujoma residence. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 February 2025 - Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua pictured at the residence of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 11 February 2025 - Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Alufea Sampofu has described Founding President Sam Nujoma as a true Pan Africanist who never wavered (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

RUNDU, 10 February 2025 - The Toyota seven-seater that collided head-on with the vehicle employees of the Namibia Correctional Services travelled in. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

EPUKIRO, 11 January 2025 - Omaheke Sports Club coach Meno Tjahuha. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OKANGHUDI, 11 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba and former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba pictured at their homestead at Okanghudi village in the Ohangwena Region. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 February 2025 - Professor Ben Mapani taught former President Sam Nujoma while he studied geology at UNAM. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

OKANGWATI, 31 January 2020 - Vita Royal House Chief Tjimbuare Tomo will be laid to rest at the Katutura burial site in Opuwo on 22 February 2025. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA