Bangladesh Interim Government Approves Law Protecting July 2024 Protesters from Prosecution

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, approved a draft ordinance to indemnify protesters involved in the July 2024 uprising that toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League regime. The 'July Mass Uprising Protection and Accountability Ordinance' shields these 'July revolutionists' from prosecution for acts committed as political resistance aimed at restoring democratic governance. However, the law excludes those responsible for murders driven by personal motives. The ordinance also mandates withdrawal of existing cases and prohibits new ones against these protesters.