Guatemala Lucha Contra la Impunidad
- February 25, 2013
El próximo 19 de marzo Efraín Ríos Montt rendirá cuentas ante la justicia guatemalteca por actos de genocidio. Guatemala está dividida y es que a pesar de todas las pruebas presentadas para demostrar la culpabilidad de Ríos Montt en la matanza de más de 1.700 mayas indígenas ixiles entre 1982 y 1983, muchos continúan negando esa parte de la historia.
‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier Human Rights Prosecution Must Continue!
- February 21, 2013
February 21, 2013, Port au Prince, Haiti: Today the Haitian Court of Cassation will hear an appeal challenging the dismissal of human rights charges against former Haitian president Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier. The Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), along with twenty-seven other human rights and torture treatment organizations from the Americas and around the world, filed an amicus brief with the court, arguing that Haiti will violate its duties under international and domestic law if it does not move forward with the prosecution.
Genocide Trial Against Former Guatemala President General Ríos Montt to Start January 30, 2013
- January 28, 2013
In a historic step, Guatemalan Judge Miguel Angel Galvez has decided to send to trial the case against former general Efrain Ríos Montt for genocide and crimes against humanity committed against the Mayan people, specifically the Ixil indigenous people.
Ex-Dictator is Ordered to Trial in Guatemalan War Crimes Case
- January 28, 2013
A Guatemalan judge on Monday ordered Efrain Rios Montt, the former dictator, and his intelligence chief to stand trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity in connection with the massacres of villagers in remote highlands three decades ago.
Ex-Dictator Is Ordered to Trial in Guatemalan War Crimes Case
- January 28, 2013
A Guatemalan judge ordered Efraín Rios Montt, the former dictator, and his intelligence chief to stand trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity in connection with the massacres of villagers in remote highlands three decades ago.
Noun Chea’s Condition Worsens in Hospital
- January 16, 2013
PHNOM PENH – Khmer Rouge leader Noun Chea remains in the hospital, and the UN-backed Khmer Rouge tribunal has announced no more hearings for this week.
Ex-Salvadoran Military Officer Accused in Jesuit Killings Gets Immigration Sentencing Delay
- January 15, 2013
Human rights advocates claimed a victory after a federal judge in Boston said he would consider a former El Salvadoran military colonel’s alleged war crimes before sentencing him on separate immigration charges.
Médico Testifica en Juicio de General Salvadoreño, Dice Que Presenció Masacres
- December 12, 2012
Un médico salvadoreño declaró el miércoles en la corte de inmigración de Miami que presenció masacres, atendió a victimas de torturas y sufrió torturas él mismo cuando el ex general José Guillermo García era ministro de la Defensa en El Salvador.
Ex Embajador de EEUU Testifica Contra Ex General Salvadoreño
- December 11, 2012
El ex embajador de Estados Unidos en El Salvador declaró el martes en la corte de inmigración de Miami que varias veces le solicitó al entonces ministro salvadoreño de Defensa, José Guillermo García, que despidiera o castigara a los militares que cometían atrocidades pero que éste nunca mostró interés en hacer nada.
Inicia Juicio de Deportación de Ex General Salvadoreño en Tribunal de EE.UU.
- December 10, 2012
El juicio sobre la posible deportación del exministro de Defensa de El Salvador José Guillermo García Merino, acusado en su país de participar en actos de tortura y violaciones a los derechos humanos durante la guerra civil (1980-1992), se inició hoy en un tribunal de Estados Unidos.
