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> 2011 was the most violent year for human rights defenders in Guatemala since the end of the civil war. NISGUA's teams of on-the-ground international human rights monitors work to deter violence in communities, courtrooms and at public events. > Former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, who ruled during the bloodiest period of the war, is awaiting trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. > The Xalalá hydro-electric dam was rejected by 89% of participants in a local referendum because it could displace thousands of indigenous people and damage farmlands and forests. > Almost 400 mining concessions have been granted to transnational gold, silver, nickel, and zinc companies in Guatemala, posing severe threats to rural communities' social and environmental well-being. | |||||||||
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Guatemalan Genocide Case before the Spanish Courts
Frustrated with the lack of justice in their home country, a group of war survivors including Nobel laureate Rigoberta Menchu Tum have turned to courts outside of Guatemala. The Spanish National Courts have taken on cases of torture, illegal detention, and genocide committed in Guatemala.
Operation Sofia: Documenting Genocide in Guatemala
National Security Archive
12/2/2009
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Juez Pedraz insiste en obtener una copia de archivos militares
La Hora
9/2/2009
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Spain limits application of universal jurisdiction, but genocide case in Guatemala continues
Prensa Libre
6/25/2009
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Espana limita su aplicacion de justicia universal, pero sigue caso de genocidio en Guatemala
Prensa Libre
6/25/2009
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US Documents Released Through Freedom of Information Act Requests Introduced as Evidence in Spanish Court Hearing Guatemala Genocide Case
Freedominfo.org
2/24/2009
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Garzon dice que es 'inaceptable' que Guatemala admita querella contra Pedraz
7/8/2008
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Guatemala's Genocide: Survivors Speak
North American Congress on Latin America, Kate Doyle
6/6/2008
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Audiences on Genocide Finished
Prensa Latina
5/7/2008
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Senalan abusos del Ejercito
Prensa Libre
5/1/2008
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Testimonios de las primeras audiencias por genocidio en Guatemala
CAIG-ACOGUATE
4/24/2008
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