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abcnews.go.comworld45 days ago
Salvadoran News Outlet Reports Asset Freeze on Two Members
A Salvadoran investigative news outlet announced on Thursday that assets belonging to two of its members, including a bank account and property, have been frozen. The outlet said the action follows its reporting on government corruption and comes amid ongoing audits by authoritie…
hrw.orgworld58 days ago
Hundreds of Gang Members Face Joint Trial via Video Link in El Salvador
Hundreds of gang members in El Salvador participated in a joint trial conducted via video link. Critics from Western countries have described the process as an abuse of human rights. The approach is linked to improvements in the country's safety rating.
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rnz.co.nzworld59 days ago
Over 100 Alleged Gang Members Observe Salvadoran Court Proceedings via Large Screen in Prison
More than one hundred alleged gang members sat in rows inside a Salvadoran mega prison, with wrists cuffed and ankles shackled. They watched court proceedings on a large screen that will determine their fate. The event highlights the handling of alleged gang members in the facili…
hrw.orgworld62 days ago
El Salvador Trial of Nearly 500 Alleged MS-13 Members for 47,000 Crimes
El Salvador has begun a collective trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang members, accused of committing 47,000 crimes including 29,000 homicides between 2012 and 2022. The proceedings are part of a broader anti-gang crackdown under a state of emergency. Rights groups have raised conc…
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hrw.orgworld62 days ago
El Salvador Begins Mass Trial for 486 Suspects in MS-13 Gang Crimes Spanning 2012-2022
El Salvador has initiated a mass trial involving nearly 500 suspected gang members. The proceedings address 47,000 crimes, including 29,000 homicides, committed over a decade. @AFP reported the details of the trial against MS-13 suspects.
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