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In his first televised interview after stepping back from the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about Republican candidate Donald Trump, labelling him "a genuine danger to American security."

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During an interview with CBS News, that aired on Sunday, Biden expressed deep concern over the potential consequences of a Trump victory. "Mark my words, if he wins… this election, watch what happens," Biden cautioned.

Biden emphasised the significance of the current global landscape, stating, "We're at an inflection point in world history. We really are… and democracy is the key."

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The US President said it was his obligation to the country to defeat Trump.

"I think I have an obligation to the country to do what [is] the most important thing you can do, and that is, we must, we must, we must defeat Trump."&nbsp;

Biden said that Trump's recent statements underscore a threat to democracy.

"He evidenced everything that we thought," he said.&nbsp;

"Now, January 6th, attack on the Capitol, he talks about now, because he now talks about making sure they're all, you know, let out of prison. He's gonna pardon them."

"Think of this. Every other time the Ku Klux Klan has been involved they wore hoods so they're not identified. Under his presidency, they came out of those woods with no hoods, knowing they had an ally. That's how I read it. They knew they had an ally in the White House. And he stepped up for them."

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The Democrat leader revealed that he is not confident that Trump would allow a peaceful transfer of power if he loses to Vice President Kamala Harris. He cautioned that a "bloodbath" was a real possibility.

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"He means what he says. We don't take him seriously. He means it. All the stuff about, 'If we lose, it'll be a bloodbath …' Look what they're trying to do now in the local election districts where people count the votes. They're putting people in place in states that they're gonna 'count the votes,' right?"&nbsp;

"You can't love your country only when you win," he stressed.

(With inputs from agencies)

In his first televised interview after stepping back from the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about Republican candidate Donald Trump, labelling him "a genuine danger to American security.

In his first televised interview after stepping back from the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning about Republican candidate Donald Trump, labelling him "a genuine danger to American security." 'Mark my words…' During an interview with CBS News, that aired on Sunday, Biden expressed deep concern over the potential consequences of a Trump victory. "Mark my words, if he wins… this election, watch what happens," Biden cautioned. Biden emphasised the significance of the current global landscape, stating, "We're at an inflection point in world history. We really are… and democracy is the key." Also read | US bans imports from five Chinese companies linked to Uighur forced labour and 'genocide' The US President said it was his obligation to the country to defeat Trump. "I think I have an obligation to the country to do what [is] the most important thing you can do, and that is, we must, we must, we must defeat Trump." Biden said that Trump's recent statements underscore a threat to democracy. "He evidenced everything that we thought," he said. "Now, January 6th, attack on the Capitol, he talks about now, because he now talks about making sure they're all, you know, let out of prison. He's gonna pardon them." "Think of this. Every other time the Ku Klux Klan has been involved they wore hoods so they're not identified. Under his presidency, they came out of those woods with no hoods, knowing they had an ally. That's how I read it. They knew they had an ally in the White House. And he stepped up for them." Will Trump accept another loss? The Democrat leader revealed that he is not confident that Trump would allow a peaceful transfer of power if he loses to Vice President Kamala Harris. He cautioned that a "bloodbath" was a real possibility. Also read | Donald Trump's presidential campaign hacked, Iranian actors blamed by his team "He means what he says. We don't take him seriously. He means it. All the stuff about, 'If we lose, it'll be a bloodbath …' Look what they're trying to do now in the local election districts where people count the votes. They're putting people in place in states that they're gonna 'count the votes,' right?" "You can't love your country only when you win," he stressed. (With inputs from agencies)

Joe Biden warns of ‘bloodbath’, calls Donald Trump a ‘genuine danger’ to democracy: ‘Mark my words...’

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Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99 per cent of the vote.

Several dozen heads of state and other dignitaries from African nations joined the inauguration ceremony at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, where crowds had started gathering from the early morning.

Kagame took the oath of office before Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo, pledging to "preserve peace and national sovereignty, consolidate national unity".

The outcome of the July 15 poll was never in doubt for the iron-fisted Kagame, who has ruled the small African nation since the 1994 genocide, as de facto leader and then president.

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He won 99.18 per cent of ballots cast to secure another five years in power, according to the National Electoral Commission.

Rights activists said the 66-year-old's overwhelming victory was a stark reminder of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.

Only two candidates were authorised to run against him out of eight applicants, with several prominent Kagame critics barred.

Democratic Green Party leader Frank Habineza scraped into second place with 0.5 per cent of the vote, against 0.32 per cent for independent Philippe Mpayimana.

<h2>DRC ceasefire talks</h2>

Kagame is credited with rebuilding a ruined nation after the genocide, when Hutu extremists unleashed 100 days of vicious bloodletting targeting the Tutsi minority, killing around 800,000 people, mainly Tutsis but also Hutu moderates.&nbsp;

But rights activists and opponents say he rules in a climate of fear, crushing any dissent with intimidation, arbitrary detentions, killings and enforced disappearances.

Kigali is also accused of stoking instability in the east of its much larger neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Angola's President Joao Lourenco, among those attending Sunday's ceremony, was due to have private talks with Kagame on a DRC ceasefire deal, the Angolan presidency said.

Luanda brokered the agreement last month after a meeting between the foreign ministers of DRC and Rwanda, which is accused of backing the M23 rebel group fighting Kinshasa's armed forces.

But on August 4, the day the deal was supposed to take effect, M23 rebels -- who have seized territory in the east since launching a new offensive at the end of 2021 -- captured a town on the border with Uganda.

With 65 per cent of the population aged under 30, Kagame is the only leader most Rwandans have ever known.

"I proudly cast my vote for president Kagame and made it a priority to be here today to witness this historic inauguration," said Tania Iriza, a 27-year-old trader, one of the tens of thousands who turned out for the ceremony.

"His leadership has been transformative for our nation. Under his leadership, Rwanda has risen from our tragic past and forged a path towards prosperity, unity and innovation."

Kagame has won every presidential election he has contested, each time with more than 93 per cent of the ballot.

In 2015, he oversaw controversial constitutional amendments that shortened presidential terms to five years from seven but reset the clock for the Rwandan leader, allowing him to potentially rule until 2034.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99 per cent of the vote.

Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99 per cent of the vote. Several dozen heads of state and other dignitaries from African nations joined the inauguration ceremony at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, where crowds had started gathering from the early morning. Kagame took the oath of office before Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo, pledging to "preserve peace and national sovereignty, consolidate national unity". The outcome of the July 15 poll was never in doubt for the iron-fisted Kagame, who has ruled the small African nation since the 1994 genocide, as de facto leader and then president. Also read | The Capitals: 'Never again', global capitals light up to mark 30 years of 1994 Rwanda genocide He won 99.18 per cent of ballots cast to secure another five years in power, according to the National Electoral Commission. Rights activists said the 66-year-old's overwhelming victory was a stark reminder of the lack of democracy in Rwanda. Only two candidates were authorised to run against him out of eight applicants, with several prominent Kagame critics barred. Democratic Green Party leader Frank Habineza scraped into second place with 0.5 per cent of the vote, against 0.32 per cent for independent Philippe Mpayimana. DRC ceasefire talks Kagame is credited with rebuilding a ruined nation after the genocide, when Hutu extremists unleashed 100 days of vicious bloodletting targeting the Tutsi minority, killing around 800,000 people, mainly Tutsis but also Hutu moderates. But rights activists and opponents say he rules in a climate of fear, crushing any dissent with intimidation, arbitrary detentions, killings and enforced disappearances. Kigali is also accused of stoking instability in the east of its much larger neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also watch | 30 years of Rwanda Genocide ceremony takes place in Delhi × Angola's President Joao Lourenco, among those attending Sunday's ceremony, was due to have private talks with Kagame on a DRC ceasefire deal, the Angolan presidency said. Luanda brokered the agreement last month after a meeting between the foreign ministers of DRC and Rwanda, which is accused of backing the M23 rebel group fighting Kinshasa's armed forces. But on August 4, the day the deal was supposed to take effect, M23 rebels -- who have seized territory in the east since launching a new offensive at the end of 2021 -- captured a town on the border with Uganda. With 65 per cent of the population aged under 30, Kagame is the only leader most Rwandans have ever known. "I proudly cast my vote for president Kagame and made it a priority to be here today to witness this historic inauguration," said Tania Iriza, a 27-year-old trader, one of the tens of thousands who turned out for the ceremony. "His leadership has been transformative for our nation. Under his leadership, Rwanda has risen from our tragic past and forged a path towards prosperity, unity and innovation." Kagame has won every presidential election he has contested, each time with more than 93 per cent of the ballot. In 2015, he oversaw controversial constitutional amendments that shortened presidential terms to five years from seven but reset the clock for the Rwandan leader, allowing him to potentially rule until 2034. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rwanda's Paul Kagame takes oath as president for fourth term

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To tackle forced labour, the United States has banned imports from five more Chinese companies. It has targeted China-based firms accused of using Uighur forced labour for profit.&nbsp;

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added these five companies&nbsp;to the Uighur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, raising the total to 73. It is illegal for Americans to do business with companies on this list.&nbsp;

As per ANI, a broader ban covering any goods produced, even partly, using Uighur forced labour is also in place.

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The companies added are:

- Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent company, Century Sunshine Group Holdings from Hong Kong, for allegedly sourcing materials tainted by forced labour from Xinjiang.

- Kashgar Construction Engineering (Group) Co Ltd, Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper Co Ltd, and Xinjiang Tengxiang Magnesium Products Co Ltd for allegedly directly employing Uighur forced labour.

The DHS said these additions align with its mission to fight forced labour and hold accountable those involved in what it calls China's "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR)."

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Starting August 9, 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply a rebuttable presumption that goods from these companies are banned from entering the US.&nbsp;

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"As DHS identifies more entities across different sectors that use or facilitate forced labour, we act to keep their tainted goods out of our nation’s supply chains," said Alejandro N. Mayorkas, US Secretary of Homeland Security.

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The UFLPA, or the Uighur Forced Labor Prevention Act, was signed into law in December 2021. It includes companies across many sectors, from apparel to electronics.&nbsp;

Robert Silvers, DHS Under Secretary for Policy and Chair of the Forced Labour Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), stressed that "Companies must conduct due diligence and know where their products are coming from."

Since 2021, the US government has accused China of carrying out "genocide" against Uighurs and other Muslims by sterilising women and imprisoning Uyghurs in high-security internment camps in Xinjiang.

(With inputs from agencies)

To tackle forced labour, the United States has banned imports from five more Chinese companies. It has targeted China-based firms accused of using Uighur forced labour for profit.

To tackle forced labour, the United States has banned imports from five more Chinese companies. It has targeted China-based firms accused of using Uighur forced labour for profit. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added these five companies to the Uighur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, raising the total to 73. It is illegal for Americans to do business with companies on this list. As per ANI, a broader ban covering any goods produced, even partly, using Uighur forced labour is also in place. Also read | 'Disaster waiting to happen': Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 12; rescue efforts ongoing Which companies have been added to the list? The companies added are: - Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and its parent company, Century Sunshine Group Holdings from Hong Kong, for allegedly sourcing materials tainted by forced labour from Xinjiang. - Kashgar Construction Engineering (Group) Co Ltd, Xinjiang Habahe Ashele Copper Co Ltd, and Xinjiang Tengxiang Magnesium Products Co Ltd for allegedly directly employing Uighur forced labour. The DHS said these additions align with its mission to fight forced labour and hold accountable those involved in what it calls China's "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other religious and ethnic minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR)." Implementation and reactions Starting August 9, 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply a rebuttable presumption that goods from these companies are banned from entering the US. Also read | Gaza war: Israel expands evacuation orders in Gaza Strip following school attack "As DHS identifies more entities across different sectors that use or facilitate forced labour, we act to keep their tainted goods out of our nation’s supply chains," said Alejandro N. Mayorkas, US Secretary of Homeland Security. What is UFLPA? The UFLPA, or the Uighur Forced Labor Prevention Act, was signed into law in December 2021. It includes companies across many sectors, from apparel to electronics. Robert Silvers, DHS Under Secretary for Policy and Chair of the Forced Labour Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), stressed that "Companies must conduct due diligence and know where their products are coming from." Since 2021, the US government has accused China of carrying out "genocide" against Uighurs and other Muslims by sterilising women and imprisoning Uyghurs in high-security internment camps in Xinjiang. (With inputs from agencies)

US bans imports from five Chinese companies linked to Uighur forced labour and 'genocide'

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The Israeli military expanded evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip's Khan Younis late Saturday (Aug 10), forcing tens of thousands of Palestinian residents and displaced families to leave as explosions from tank shelling reverberated around them.

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Mike Burgess, the director-general of Australia's spy agency the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), on Sunday (Aug 11) accused some friendly nations of running foreign interference operations in the country.

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Some of these are our friends: Australia's spy agency accuses some nations of foreign interference

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Lawmakers in the US Congress are batting for imposing&nbsp;sanctions against officials who served under former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The proposal comes days after media reports claimed that Hasina's visa for the US was revoked by the authorities as she sought political asylum.&nbsp;

Senator Van Hollen, a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee took the lead in bringing the sanctions.&nbsp;Hollen referred to&nbsp;Obaidul Quader, the general secretary of Hasina's Awami League Party and&nbsp;Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who served as the home minister during Hasina's tenure.&nbsp;

"The Bangladeshi leaders who orchestrated this brutal crackdown must be held accountable, which is why we're calling upon the administration to sanction General Secretary Quader and Home Affairs Minister Khan, as we continue working to support a peaceful and democratic Bangladesh," said&nbsp;Van Hollen.&nbsp;

Five other congressional Democrats also supported the demand and sent the letter to&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging sanctions on those officials.

Notably, Washington had not approved of Hasina's latest tenure when she secured a fourth straight term in January. US State Department said the polls were not free and fair and sided with the opposition parties.&nbsp;

However, the White House has formally welcomed the appointment of a new caretaker government without any delay.&nbsp;An interim government, led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday (Aug 8) to hold elections in the South Asian nation.

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<h2>Did the US revoke Hasina's visa?</h2>

Several media outlets carried the story after Hasina fled to India and waited for some of the Western nations, including the US to accept her asylum request.&nbsp;

However,&nbsp;Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, dismissed the media reports stating that no one had revoked the visa of the Awami League leader and neither had she applied for asylum anywhere.&nbsp;

"No one has revoked her visa. She has not applied for political asylum anywhere. Those are all rumours," said Joy.&nbsp;

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After the students' quota protest went out of control leading to over 300 deaths, Hasina was forced to resign as the PM.&nbsp;Speaking to WION, Joy&nbsp;said Bangladesh was on its way to becoming the next Pakistan as anarchy was rampant.&nbsp;

"After all she [Hasina] has done, after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan," said Wazed.&nbsp;

"Developments in Bangladesh are terrible. It's anarchy, you have no rule of law. You have mobs running the streets, vandalising homes, factories and from what I've heard now they're attacking minorities. You know, the militants are attacking minorities and Hindu temples. So Bangladesh is actually in a state of anarchy."

Joy cleared that his mother was neither planning to return to Bangladesh nor foray into the political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies)

Lawmakers in the US Congress are batting for imposing sanctions against officials who served under former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The proposal comes days after media reports claimed that Hasina's visa for the US was revoked by the authorities as she sought political asylum.

Lawmakers in the US Congress are batting for imposing sanctions against officials who served under former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The proposal comes days after media reports claimed that Hasina's visa for the US was revoked by the authorities as she sought political asylum. Senator Van Hollen, a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee took the lead in bringing the sanctions. Hollen referred to Obaidul Quader, the general secretary of Hasina's Awami League Party and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who served as the home minister during Hasina's tenure. "The Bangladeshi leaders who orchestrated this brutal crackdown must be held accountable, which is why we're calling upon the administration to sanction General Secretary Quader and Home Affairs Minister Khan, as we continue working to support a peaceful and democratic Bangladesh," said Van Hollen. Five other congressional Democrats also supported the demand and sent the letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging sanctions on those officials. Notably, Washington had not approved of Hasina's latest tenure when she secured a fourth straight term in January. US State Department said the polls were not free and fair and sided with the opposition parties. However, the White House has formally welcomed the appointment of a new caretaker government without any delay. An interim government, led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday (Aug 8) to hold elections in the South Asian nation. Watch | Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina disappointed and disheartened, claims his son Joy Did the US revoke Hasina's visa? Several media outlets carried the story after Hasina fled to India and waited for some of the Western nations, including the US to accept her asylum request. However, Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, dismissed the media reports stating that no one had revoked the visa of the Awami League leader and neither had she applied for asylum anywhere. "No one has revoked her visa. She has not applied for political asylum anywhere. Those are all rumours," said Joy. Also read | ‘Concerning,’ VP Dhankhar condemns Congress for ‘Bangladesh could happen in India’ remark After the students' quota protest went out of control leading to over 300 deaths, Hasina was forced to resign as the PM. Speaking to WION, Joy said Bangladesh was on its way to becoming the next Pakistan as anarchy was rampant. "After all she [Hasina] has done, after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan," said Wazed. "Developments in Bangladesh are terrible. It's anarchy, you have no rule of law. You have mobs running the streets, vandalising homes, factories and from what I've heard now they're attacking minorities. You know, the militants are attacking minorities and Hindu temples. So Bangladesh is actually in a state of anarchy." Joy cleared that his mother was neither planning to return to Bangladesh nor foray into the political landscape. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former&nbsp;Bangladesh prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has alleged that the United States engineered her ouster from power and the country after she refused to cede sovereignty of St. Martin&nbsp;Island, which would have given Washington control over the Bay of Bengal.&nbsp;

Located&nbsp;in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, St. Martin Island is just three square kilometres in area, but its geopolitical significance is immense.&nbsp;

"I resigned so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it. I resigned from premiership,"&nbsp;Hasina was quoted as saying by an&nbsp;Economic Times report.&nbsp;

"I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal. I beseech to the people of my land, please do not be manipulated by radicals," she added.&nbsp;

"Maybe, if I had stayed in the country, more lives would have been lost. I have removed myself. You were my strength, you did not want me, so I have left."

As for the student&nbsp;anti-quota protests, Hasina clarified her 'Razakar' remarks. The term is used to refer to a paramilitary force recruited by the Pakistani army during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.&nbsp;

“I have never called you as Razakars. My words were twisted to incite unrest. I urge you to watch the full video of that day. Conspirators exploited your innocence to destabilise our nation.”

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<h2>Hasina-US relations</h2>

This is the first time since Hasina fled to New Delhi after resigning as the PM that she has spoken about the events that forced her to take such a drastic decision.&nbsp;

Washington and Dhaka had been at loggerheads for some time when Hasina was in power. The friction was evident when Hasina won a fourth straight term in January but the US State Department did not accept the results saying the polls were not free and fair.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Sunday (Aug 11), reports emerged that several senators in the US Congress were urging the White House to impose sanctions against officials who served under Hasina over humanitarian abuse allegations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"The Bangladeshi leaders who orchestrated this brutal crackdown must be held accountable, which is why we're calling upon the administration to sanction General Secretary Quader and Home Affairs Minister Khan, as we continue working to support a peaceful and democratic Bangladesh," said&nbsp;Van Hollen, a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.&nbsp;

Five other congressional Democrats also supported the demand and sent the letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging sanctions on those officials.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Bangladesh prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has alleged that the United States engineered her ouster from power and the country after she refused to cede sovereignty of St.

Former Bangladesh prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has alleged that the United States engineered her ouster from power and the country after she refused to cede sovereignty of St. Martin Island, which would have given Washington control over the Bay of Bengal. Located in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, St. Martin Island is just three square kilometres in area, but its geopolitical significance is immense. "I resigned so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it. I resigned from premiership," Hasina was quoted as saying by an Economic Times report. "I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal. I beseech to the people of my land, please do not be manipulated by radicals," she added. "Maybe, if I had stayed in the country, more lives would have been lost. I have removed myself. You were my strength, you did not want me, so I have left." As for the student anti-quota protests, Hasina clarified her 'Razakar' remarks. The term is used to refer to a paramilitary force recruited by the Pakistani army during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. “I have never called you as Razakars. My words were twisted to incite unrest. I urge you to watch the full video of that day. Conspirators exploited your innocence to destabilise our nation.” Watch | Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina disappointed and disheartened, claims his son Joy Hasina-US relations This is the first time since Hasina fled to New Delhi after resigning as the PM that she has spoken about the events that forced her to take such a drastic decision. Washington and Dhaka had been at loggerheads for some time when Hasina was in power. The friction was evident when Hasina won a fourth straight term in January but the US State Department did not accept the results saying the polls were not free and fair. Also read | ‘Concerning,’ VP Dhankhar condemns Congress for ‘Bangladesh could happen in India’ remark Earlier on Sunday (Aug 11), reports emerged that several senators in the US Congress were urging the White House to impose sanctions against officials who served under Hasina over humanitarian abuse allegations. "The Bangladeshi leaders who orchestrated this brutal crackdown must be held accountable, which is why we're calling upon the administration to sanction General Secretary Quader and Home Affairs Minister Khan, as we continue working to support a peaceful and democratic Bangladesh," said Van Hollen, a Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Five other congressional Democrats also supported the demand and sent the letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging sanctions on those officials. (With inputs from agencies)

Sheikh Hasina blames US for ouster as PM, cites her refusal to surrender St. Martin Island as cause

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