Bangladesh has revoked the passports of 75 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, due to their alleged involvement in last year's protest-related killings. Additionally, passports of 22 others suspected of involvement in enforced disappearances have been annulled. The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and other implicated individuals.
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