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Bangladesh: 17 People Killed in Election Violence as Ruling Party Wins Landslide

HeadlineJan 02, 2019

In Bangladesh, at least 17 people were killed during violent clashes between the leading party and its opposition as voters headed to the polls Sunday. The ruling Awami League party swept the parliamentary elections, ensuring a third term for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Opposition leaders and election observers have called out gross irregularities in voting, alleging widespread voter intimidation, and restrictions on polling agents.

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