Bangladesh on Friday said it has received international support for the landmark trail of “war criminals” accused of committing “crimes against humanity” during the country’s 1971 “Liberation War”.
“We have drawn full support of the international community... After the initial reservation, Pakistan too now appreciates our initiative,” law minister Shafique Ahmed said.
The minister’s comments came a day after Stephen J. Rapp, US ambassador-at-large for war crimes issues, said that America will provide help to ensure an international standard trial of crimes against humanity.
On March 25, 2010, the ruling Awami League government had set up a special tribunal for the trial of “war criminals” accused of genocide and those who sided with the Pakistani military during the Liberation War.
—PTI