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Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence for Key Islamist Figure, Sparking Controversy

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DHAKA, Bangladesh — The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has overturned a death sentence against a prominent Islamist politician. The ruling, announced Wednesday, has elicited strong reactions across the nation. The court’s decision to acquit Delwar Hossain Sayedee, who was previously sentenced to execution for war crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War, has raised concerns regarding justice for victims and their families. Sayedee, 73, was a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party and had been on death row since 2013. The case against Sayedee involved multiple charges, including the murder of unarmed civilians and instances of … Read more

Jordan’s Landmark Election Poised to Empower Islamist Parties Under Revolutionary Voting System

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Amman, Jordan — The upcoming parliamentary elections in Jordan, anticipated later this year, marks a significant shift as it will be the first under newly implemented electoral laws. This change is expected to be particularly beneficial to Islamist factions, who are projected to gain a stronger foothold in the nation’s political landscape. The revised electoral system, which was introduced in response to calls for political reform, replaces the single non-transferable vote system with a more proportional representation model. This adjustment aims to foster a broader political diversity and enable more accurate representation of the Jordanian … Read more