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El Salvador’s Crackdown On Gang Members Sparks Concerns Of Human Rights Violations

El Salvador’s Crackdown On Gang Members Sparks Concerns Of Human Rights Violations

July 9, 2022 Off By editor

Human Rights Archives - Social Gov originally published at Human Rights Archives - Social Gov



President Nayib Bukele placed El Salvador under a 30-day state of emergency and suspended parts of the constitution to combat gang violence. Bukele is promoting the crackdown with videos on his social media channels, while critics say the leader is trying to silence opposition and ignore human rights. » Subscribe to NBC News:
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El Salvador’s Crackdown On Gang Members Sparks Concerns Of Human Rights Violations

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Human Rights Archives - Social Gov originally published at Human Rights Archives - Social Gov