Guatemala: Amnesty International demands public hearing for Claudia González

By Amnesty International

In advance of a hearing in the criminal trial of human rights defender and lawyer Claudia González on Thursday, 11 April, Ana Piquer, Amnesty International’s Americas Director, said: “The Guatemalan authorities must guarantee Claudia Gonzalez’s right to a public hearing that press and international observers can attend. Holding public hearings is an essential way to […] The post Guatemala: Amnesty International demands public hearing for Claudia González appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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