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Yahya Khan
Pakistani Military Dictator
Pakistani dictator who ordered Bangladesh genocide with U.S. support
Overview
General Yahya Khan was the Pakistani military dictator who ordered the genocide in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) in 1971. His forces killed an estimated 300,000 to 3 million people. Nixon and Kissinger continued supporting him despite knowledge of the atrocities.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
BANGLADESH GENOCIDE: Ordered military campaign killing hundreds of thousands
MASS RAPE: Pakistani forces systematically raped Bengali women
U.S. SUPPORT: Received continued U.S. backing during atrocities
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
GenocideOrdered systematic killing of Bengali population(International Crime)
Crimes Against HumanityMass murder, rape, and destruction(International Crime)
Known Associates & Connections
Henry Kissinger
U.S. support during genocide
Richard Nixon
U.S. support during genocide
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- February 4, 1917
- Birthplace
- Chakwal, British India
Education
- •Indian Military Academy
Key Timeline
February 4, 1917
Born in Chakwal
March 25, 1969
Takes power in military coup
March 25, 1971
Orders Operation Searchlight, genocide begins
December 16, 1971
Pakistani forces surrender, Bangladesh independent
December 20, 1971
Removed from power
August 10, 1980
Dies under house arrest