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EU, U.S. denounce Bangladesh election violence, irregularities
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS JANUARY 1, 2019 / 1:26 PM / UPDATED 4 HOURS AGO
EU, U.S. denounce Bangladesh election violence, irregularities
Ruma Paul, Zeba Siddiqui
4 MIN READ
DHAKA (Reuters) - Western powers condemned election day violence in Bangladesh and described a range of other irregularities that marred a vote in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s alliance secured more than 90 percent of parliamentary seats.
The strongly worded assessments of the election from the United States and European Union could hurt the image of Hasina, who has been in power since 2009 and also ruled from 1996-2001.
Police say at least 17 people were killed in election day clashes between supporters and opponents of Hasina’s Awami League. The two sides, which have competed for power often violently for decades, traded blame for the election day unrest.
Hasina’s opponents have rejected the election result, citing what they describe as widespread rigging and voter intimidation. She has denied impropriety, calling it a peaceful vote that saw enthusiastic participation from her supporters.
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EU, U.S. denounce Bangladesh election violence, irregularities
Ruma Paul, Zeba Siddiqui
4 MIN READ
DHAKA (Reuters) - Western powers condemned election day violence in Bangladesh and described a range of other irregularities that marred a vote in which Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s alliance secured more than 90 percent of parliamentary seats.
The strongly worded assessments of the election from the United States and European Union could hurt the image of Hasina, who has been in power since 2009 and also ruled from 1996-2001.
Police say at least 17 people were killed in election day clashes between supporters and opponents of Hasina’s Awami League. The two sides, which have competed for power often violently for decades, traded blame for the election day unrest.
Hasina’s opponents have rejected the election result, citing what they describe as widespread rigging and voter intimidation. She has denied impropriety, calling it a peaceful vote that saw enthusiastic participation from her supporters.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-election/eu-u-s-denounce-bangladesh-election-violence-irregularities-idUSKCN1OV1PK
