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201780 minPG-13documentary

Human Trafficking Historical Events

Without Fear

201780 minPG-13documentary

26 cases of forced disappearances during Guatemala's civil war led to the Inter-American Court for Human Rights condemning the State in 2012.

Human Trafficking Historical Events

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26 cases of forced disappearances during Guatemala's civil war led to the Inter-American Court for Human Rights condemning the State in 2012.

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Claudio Zuliandirector

Claudio Zulianwriter

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During Guatemala's civil war from 1960 to 1996, many people were kidnapped by the army. Families of the victims reported these disappearances, leading to a landmark ruling in 2012 by the Inter-American Court for Human Rights. The court condemned the Guatemalan State for 26 cases of forced disappearances, marking the first time the government faced direct accusations for these actions. An estimated 45,000 individuals remain missing from this period of conflict.

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