Argentina: State terrorism sentences another historic step towards justice

Headline Title:  Argentina: State terrorism sentences another historic step towards justice 20 December 2012 The first sentence against a civilian for human rights abuses committed during Argentina’s military rule is another historic step towards justice, said Amnesty International today. Former minister Jaime Smart and 22 former military officials were on Wednesday found guilty for their involvement in the kidnapping, murder and torture of social activists at six illegal detention centres in Buenos Aires.   Smart, who was Minister of Interior of the state of Buenos Aires…

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