What ripples will the Leahy Laws cause in Bangladesh?
The Leahy amendments, named after their principal sponsor, Senator Patrick Leahy, refer to two statutory provisions—namely Section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Section 362 of Title 10 of the US Code—prohibiting the United States government from using its public funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces where there is “credible information” implicating said unit in the commission of gross violations of human rights (GVHR).
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THE TRIAL OF 1971 GENOCIDE: Reflection on ICTBD
Yesterday marked the 3rd National Genocide Day of Bangladesh. On 25 March 1971 late night, the Pakistan Occupation Army started
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January 23, 2022
What ripples will the Leahy Laws cause in Bangladesh?
The Leahy amendments, named after their principal sponsor, Senator Patrick Leahy, refer to two statutory provisions—namely Section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Section 362 of Title 10 of the US Code—prohibiting the United States government from using its public funds for assistance to units of foreign security forces where there is “credible information” implicating said unit in the commission of gross violations of human rights (GVHR).
March 26, 2019
THE TRIAL OF 1971 GENOCIDE: Reflection on ICTBD
Yesterday marked the 3rd National Genocide Day of Bangladesh. On 25 March 1971 late night, the Pakistan Occupation Army started
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