Foreign Minister (FM) AH Mahmood Ali said Tuesday mass people of Bangladesh have extended their support for holding trial of the war criminals and this has been reflected in the last two general elections, reports BSS.
Referring to Nuremberg trials, he said the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh is aware of maintaining international standard although it is a domestic court by its nature.
The minister made the remarks when the visiting US Ambassador at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen J Rapp called on him at his office in the city Tuesday.
The minister thanked the US government for extending its support to the ongoing trial of war criminals and urged the US government to continue lending its support in this regard.
The Foreign Minister criticised the mass killings of innocent children and civilians in Gaza by Israel during the last couple of days.
UNB adds: US Ambassador at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen J Rapp said Tuesday he is not here to criticise the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs) as he wants to see the tribunals as a role model in the international arena.
Mr Rapp, head of the Office of Global Criminal Justice, made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali at the latter's office in the city Tuesday.
On Gaza issue, the Ambassador said the United States is working for ceasefire and expressed concern over attacks on a UN school.
Mr Rapp said all should strictly follow the International Humanitarian Laws and the US supports and expects fair investigation into incidents occurred in Gaza.
Trial of war criminals has support of masses: FM
FE Team | Published: August 06, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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