Muhammad Yunus Faces London Protests; ICC Referral Considered

Muhammad Yunus Faces London Protests; ICC Referral Considered

Former Bangladesh chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, encountered protests in London as British Bangladeshis voiced their concerns over his past administration.

Protests Outside Dorchester Hotel

Hundreds of British Bangladeshis affiliated with the UK branch of Awami League gathered outside The Dorchester in Mayfair, London, to protest against Muhammad Yunus. The protesters demanded that he return to Bangladesh, accusing his administration of severe human rights violations, including lynchings and killings, and a general deterioration of law and order in Bangladesh.

Placards held by the protesters labeled Yunus as the "architect of mob rule" and demanded his resignation, reflecting deep-seated discontent with his tenure.

Potential ICC Referral

Concurrently, while Yunus is in London to receive a harmony award from King Charles, a team of top lawyers, including Steven Powles KC, are preparing a communication to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This communication aims to refer Yunus's government for alleged crimes against humanity, marking a potentially significant legal challenge.