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Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:31 PM

Published 11/03/2009 by Merco Press


Argentina's last military dictator on trial for human rights abuses

Argentina’s last dictator and five military leaders who helped rule the country more than 25 years ago went on trial Monday on human rights charges

Reynaldo Bignone was named by his peers to replace sacked General Leopoldo Galtieri following the defeat to the British in the Falkland Islands Zoom Image

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ARGENTINA: Former 'Dirty War' military ruler go...
Reynaldo Bignone, the last military ruler of Argentina’s “Dirty War” era, is facing trial for crimes committed during his regime’s crackdown on leftwing activists ... - [11/03/2009 - France24]
Argentine ex-leader goes on trial
Mr Bignone is accused of holding ultimate responsibility for rights abuses The trial has begun of Argentina's last military ruler, Reynaldo Bignone, and five other ... - [11/03/2009 - BBC]
Former Argentine military ruler in Dirty War tr...
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The last military president in Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship went on trial on Monday in a makeshift courtroom in a sports arena on ... - [11/03/2009 - Yahoo! News Australia]
Former Argentina dictator, 5 others on trial, a... - [11/02/2009 - CNN]
Former Argentina dictator, 5 others on trial - [11/03/2009 - CNN]
Former Argentina dictator on trial - [11/03/2009 - Sky News Australia]
ARGENTINA: Former 'Dirty War' military ruler go... - [11/03/2009 - France24 - World]
ARGENTINA: Former 'Dirty War' military ruler go... - [11/03/2009 - France24 - Americas]
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"This is one of the most-anticipated trials by the community and by human rights organizations because of the magnitude of the crimes that were committed there" Alak is quoted as...
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