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At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says

  • At least 241 people have died in El Salvador prisons during President Nayib Bukele's "war on gangs" over the past two years.
  • Humanitarian Legal Relief received reports of 500 deaths in state custody, confirming half, urging investigations into the incidents.
  • Despite controversial actions, Bukele's popularity remains high in El Salvador due to a decrease in homicide rates following the crackdown on gangs.
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A report by the organization Humanitarian Legal Relief reports that, during the two years of the emergency regime in El Salvador, 26,250 have been arbitrarily arrested...

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At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says

SAN SALVADOR — At least 241 people have died in El Salvador prisons since the start of President Nayib Bukele's “war on gangs” two years ago, according to the organization

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
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