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Hasina receives a third accusation in Bangladesh after resigning as prime minister

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was forced to resign and flee the Asian country, and eight of her collaborators, were denounced this Wednesday before a Bangladeshi court for alleged crimes against humanity and genocide during the repression of the recent protests, official sources told EFE.

The case registered in the International Criminal Court of Bangladesh is the first on charges of “genocide” and the third that is opened against the former president related to the violent anti-government protests in which more than 400 people died, according to EFE.

The mobilizations – initially peaceful – began on July 1, led by groups of university students opposed to a controversial system of quotas for public employment that favored the descendants of ex-combatants of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

The protests intensified quickly and were brutally repressed by the authorities of the Asian country until on August 5 the situation became unsustainable for the former president and leader of the Awami League, who was forced to resign from her position as prime minister – a role she had occupied uninterruptedly since 2009 – and to flee Dhaca.

A lawyer of the Supreme Court of the Asian country filed the complaint on Wednesday against Hasina and other figures of their governments, including former ministers Obaidul Quader and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, according to the Bangladeshi media.

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The complaint was filed a few hours after the Justice Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Asif Nazrul, assured at a press conference that those responsible for the violence during the protests could be tried for crimes against humanity in Bangladesh.

The provisional Executive who leads the Nobel Peace Prize Muhammad Yunus made this decision after the pressure of the social sectors that led to the mobilizations against Hasina and her party, the Awami League, in power uninterruptedly since 2009.

“Student organizations, human rights organizations and different sectors have asked if there is a possibility of judging these facts as a crime against humanity (…) Under the International Criminal Court Act of 1973, we will hold trials for the mass murders of July and the first days of August,” Nazrul said.

The adviser stressed that the interim government is trying to keep the investigation under the supervision of the United Nations.

“The UN has given us guarantees on repeated occasions (…) To guarantee our transparency and neutrality, our research team will work with the UN,” he concluded.

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Sheikh Hasina, in New Delhi since August 5, broke his silence yesterday for the first time after leaving Bangladesh through a statement published by his son, Sajeeb Wazed, on social network X.

The former prime minister asked for the investigators to be responsible for the violence that led to her resignation and subsequent escape from Bangladesh.

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Young Spanish Woman Receives Euthanasia After Legal Battle, Sparking Debate

A 25-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia Castillo, received euthanasia on Thursday following a prolonged legal dispute with her father.

She passed away at a care center in Sant Pere de Ribes, about 40 kilometers from Barcelona, where she had been living for some time, according to Spanish media reports.

In an interview broadcast a day earlier on Antena 3, Castillo expressed her exhaustion after enduring prolonged suffering. She indicated that her decision was influenced by a combination of personal circumstances and health-related challenges, including family conflicts and a condition of paraplegia following a previous incident that left her with lasting physical consequences.

Spain legalized euthanasia in 2021, becoming one of the few countries that allow patients under strict conditions to seek medical assistance to end their lives in order to avoid what the law defines as unbearable suffering.

The case has reignited debate in Spain over the ethical, legal, and family dimensions surrounding euthanasia, as well as the broader issue of support for individuals in vulnerable situations.

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Over 300 U.S. Troops Wounded Since Start of Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says

More than 300 U.S. service members have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran on February 28, the United States Central Command confirmed on Friday.

“Since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 U.S. service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries are minor, and 273 troops have already returned to duty,” said U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins.

A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to AFP, indicated that 10 American troops remain seriously injured.

According to the latest figures, an additional 13 U.S. service members have been killed since the conflict began, including seven in the Gulf region and six in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces warned on Friday that hotels hosting U.S. troops in the region could be considered legitimate military targets.

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“When U.S. forces enter a hotel, from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” said armed forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi in remarks broadcast on state television.

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Iran rejects negotiations as tensions escalate with United States

Iran has no intention of entering negotiations and will continue to resist, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday night, dismissing recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about possible talks.

Speaking to state television, Araghchi argued that Washington’s call for negotiations reflects a position of weakness. He added that the Islamic Republic seeks to end the war on its own terms, ensuring that such a conflict does not recur in the future.

Meanwhile, the White House issued a stark warning, stating that Trump would “unleash hell” on Iran if it refuses to accept a deal to end the conflict. Despite Tehran’s rejection, U.S. officials maintained that discussions remain ongoing.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reinforced the administration’s position, warning that failure to acknowledge what she described as Iran’s military defeat would result in even stronger action from Washington.

The increasingly aggressive rhetoric from both sides has diminished hopes for a near-term de-escalation in the conflict, which began following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

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As tensions continue to rise, the prospect of a diplomatic resolution remains uncertain amid conflicting narratives and escalating threats from both governments.