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Solidarity Update: May 4, 2016

Justice & Accountability

  • CREOMPAZ: Public Prosecutor presents evidence in the largest case of forced disappearance in Guatemala’s history
  • Closed-door genocide retrial moves to Ixil territory
  • Newly-released military documents shed new light on the Diario Militar

Defense of Life & Territory

  • Observer mission travels to Huehuetenango to document human rights violations in the context of hydroelectric projects
  • “Communities Rise Up” delegation builds connections across borders

News from the Grassroots

  • Commemorating the life of Bishop Gerardi
  • Now accepting accompanier applications for 2017
  • This spring, connect movements for gender justice!
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