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Bangladesh’s ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India
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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — From her exile in India, Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the pivotal vote next month.
“A government born of exclusion cannot unite a divided nation,” Hasina added.
International observers and human rights groups have been invited to monitor the process, the statement added.
Human rights and minority groups have accused the interim authorities of failing to protect civil and political rights.
Hasina’s party has alleged arbitrary arrests and deaths in custody of its members, claims that the government has denied.