Argentina: Death of former military leader who did not escape justice

Headline Title:  Argentina: Death of former military leader who did not escape justice 17 May 2013 Argentina’s former military leader, Jorge Rafael Videla, has died in prison, where he was serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity committed during his time in office.“Argentina led the way in the prosecution of those responsible for the torture, killing and disappearance of thousands of people during the many military governments across Latin America,” said Mariela Belski, Director of Amnesty International in Argentina.“We urge Argentina and other countries in the region…

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