A formal complaint has been submitted to the Attorney General of Switzerland by a group of international legal professionals, urging an immediate investigation into the activities of Omi Rahman Pial, a Bangladeshi asylum seeker residing in Switzerland.

Pial, a prominent online activist associated with the Awami League, the 16-year-old regime that was overthrown during a deadly student-led uprising in July 2024, is accused of inciting terrorism, promoting targeted killings, and distributing edited child pornography to intimidate political opponents.

Pial has been widely criticized for using social media platforms to spread extremist rhetoric, including calls for the assassination of political dissidents.

In a statement that circulated widely online, Pial stated, “The extension of our slogan should be murdering the dissidents,” further adding, “By hunting them down, in every village, every neighborhood, murdering them should be the mission.”

This inflammatory rhetoric is seen as a call for politically motivated mob executions, echoing the violence of the July 2024 uprising, which led to the deaths of over 2,000 people and injuries to thousands more.

The complaint highlights that Pial’s inflammatory statements have already been linked to fatal attacks, including the murders of three student leaders in Bangladesh, allegedly influenced by his online propaganda.

Under international counterterrorism laws, including the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), incitement to violence and terrorism is a prosecutable offense.

Legal experts contend that Pial’s actions also violate Swiss laws against terrorist propaganda and incitement to violence, prompting calls for swift legal action.

In addition to promoting violence, Pial is also accused of creating and distributing edited child pornography, a grave violation of international child protection laws.

Most shockingly, he edited and published explicit nude images of the minor daughter of the Press Secretary of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, formed after the ousting of the former Prime Minister.

This act is believed to have been intended to intimidate political opponents and inflict psychological harm.

The distribution of altered or authentic explicit images of minors is a serious criminal offense under Swiss law, violating protections against child exploitation and digital abuse.

Pial’s actions also contravene global laws safeguarding children from cyber harassment and sexualized defamation, making this an urgent international legal issue.

The complaint urges Swiss authorities to: Launch an immediate investigation into Pial’s activities, including his involvement in inciting terrorism, promoting targeted killings, and distributing explicit child exploitation materials.

It also asked to Implement both Swiss and international legal measures to hold him accountable for his actions and prevent further incitement to violence.

The complaint urged the Swiss authority to review his asylum status, as his conduct violates the principles of asylum protection under the 1951 Refugee Convention, which prohibits asylum seekers from engaging in criminal activities or actions that threaten international peace and security.

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