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gang-trials
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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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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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