The people of 16 October

Four people are killed when police open fire to crowd control tens of thousands of people mourning opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga, as his body arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya.

Crime & Justice · 16 Oct

After former Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina flees the country after losing support of the Armed Forces, CAPSAT commander Michael Randrianirina forms the transitional government and is confirmed as the interim president.

Politics · 16 Oct · with Michael Randrianirina

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh formally announces that it seeks the death penalty against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan over alleged crimes against humanity committed during last year's protests. Hasina has been in exile in India since her ousting, and Khan is also believed to be in India.

Crime & Justice · 16 Oct · with Asaduzzaman Khan

Houthi sources confirm the death of general and chief of staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari from an Israeli airstrike in August.

Conflict · 16 Oct

One person is killed and 100 people are wounded during clashes in Lima, Peru, as protestors demands the resignation of President José Jerí.

Crime & Justice · 16 Oct

Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton is indicted in a federal court over mishandling of national security documents.

Crime & Justice · 16 Oct