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Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity during anti-government protests. The 78-year-old leader, who fled to India in August 2024, was found guilty on three counts including incitement and ordering killings that resulted in approximately 1,400 deaths according to UN reports.
Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Following Weeks of Anti-Corruption and Crime Protests
Oct 22, 2025 11:42 am CST
Peru's interim President Jose Jeri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao in response to prolonged anti-government demonstrations against corruption and rising crime rates. This follows the recent impeachment of President Dina Boluarte and represents Peru's most significant security measure to combat a crime wave that has claimed numerous lives, particularly in the transportation sector.