Dhaka, April 8: More than five decades after Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971, Pakistan and the radical group Jamaat-e-Islami face accusations of evading clear and unconditional apologies for war crimes.
According to a report by the ‘Times of Bangladesh’, this situation reflects not only a historical failure but also a calculated effort to conceal the truth. The report states that Pakistan has long employed a strategy of using terms like “regret” instead of “apology” to evade responsibility.
Expressing “regret” is easier, as it allows for the expression of sorrow without accepting accountability, thereby avoiding serious terms like “genocide.” This has been described as a form of “deliberate ambiguity.”
The report further highlights the serious role of Jamaat-e-Islami, noting that it is not an external entity but a political party active within Bangladesh. This party not only opposed independence in 1971 but also supported the Pakistani military regime and participated in the atrocities against civilians.
Instead of confronting its past, Jamaat-e-Islami has adopted a strategy to reshape its political image. Its statements may seem like apologies but are, in fact, attempts to evade responsibility.
Additionally, the report mentions that a recent tribute paid by Jamaat at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Dhaka was not a “true homage” but rather a “symbolic display,” as the party stood on the wrong side of history during the time these martyrs fell.
In conclusion, the report urges Pakistan to stop hiding behind vague statements and calls for Jamaat-e-Islami to confront its past honestly. Until then, all their statements and actions will be perceived as mere theatrics.
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