Following the conviction of Sheikh Hasina by the court she established, questions arise regarding the impact on her Awami League party and her political future. The current Bangladesh government has been seeking her extradition from India, a request that could gain traction if an elected government emerges after the upcoming elections. Further restrictions on Hasina’s statements or the Awami League’s operations could significantly pressure the party, potentially forcing them to alter their strategy. With top leaders in exile and a ban on party activities, the Awami League faces considerable challenges in the days ahead.
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Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes initiated the trial by claiming that Jair Bolsonaro led a criminal organization aimed at reinstating a dictatorship in Brazil. The alleged plot involved a disinformation campaign and potential use of special forces assassins to seize power. Evidence presented suggested Bolsonaro attempted to undermine the electronic voting system and incite a military intervention after losing the 2022 election. The former president faces charges of leading an armed criminal organization and attempting a coup d’etat, which could result in a 43-year sentence.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest awaiting a verdict in his coup-plotting trial, is now under round-the-clock police surveillance, deemed a flight risk by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This heightened security measure coincides with the upcoming final arguments in the case, where Bolsonaro faces a potential 40-year prison sentence if convicted of attempting to retain power after the 2022 election. The judge cited concerns about Bolsonaro’s son’s lobbying efforts in the United States and a draft asylum request, as well as the context of heightened tensions between the US and Brazil, which include visa revocations and criticisms of the trial.
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Netanyahu’s trial was adjourned early Wednesday due to the prime minister’s reported illness after only 30 minutes of testimony. Despite this, he is scheduled to attend the Knesset to vote against a dissolution bill. Earlier interruptions included a request for an early adjournment due to a diplomatic call and a courtroom protest that prompted a warning from the defense. The prosecution requested to reschedule the lost time.
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John Q. Hosedrinker