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Did You Know?
> 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.
Genocide Case Witnesses Testify in Guatemalan Court
CAIG/NISGUA
4/24/2008
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Relata masacre de familiares
Prensa Libre
4/23/2008
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Testigos relatan masacre ocurrida en el area ixil
Prensa Libre
4/22/2008
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Sobreviviente relata masacre de Rio Negro
Prensa Libre
4/18/2008
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A Victory Against Silence: Genocide Case Testimony Heard Today in Guatemala!
NISGUA
4/17/2008
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Judge Pedraz Takes Testimony of CJA Clients, Despite Refusal of Guatemalan Court to Extradite Defendants
Center for Justice and Accountability
2/5/2008
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Comienzan a declarar en Espana los testigos del genocidio guatemalteco
Agencia EFE
2/4/2008
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Juez espanol tomara declaracion a testigos del genocidio de Guatemala
Prensa Libre
2/3/2008
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Guatemala Accused of Protecting Genocide Perpetrators, Obstructing Justice
NISGUA
1/22/2008
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El fallo de la Corte de Constitucionalidad consolida la impunidad en Guatemala
CAIG
1/19/2008
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