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El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues

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El Salvador's legislature has extended a state of emergency for 30 days. President Nayib Bukele's administration continues a months-long war against criminal gangs. More than 61,000 people have been detained under the emergency measures. Rights groups and U.N. experts have raised concerns about the suspension of civil liberties.

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Al Jazeera

El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues

Government says emergency measures have led to drop in murders, but rights groups raise concerns about reported abuses.

2 years ago·Qatar

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Le Journal de Montreal

El Salvador: extension of the state of emergency to attack gangs

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador extended the state of emergency established at the request of President Nayib Bukele for 30 days on Wednesday.

2 years ago·Montreal, Canada

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telesurtv.net

El Salvador extends the state of emergency for the tenth time

Government legislators ratified the proposal to extend the state of emergency by 67 votes in favor.

2 years ago

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RT en Español

El Salvador extends the emergency regime for the tenth time

2 years ago

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Aristegui Noticias

El Salvador extends the state of emergency for the tenth time

Since the state of emergency came into force, more than 7,400 complaints of abuses have been filed by the authorities and security forces.

2 years ago·Mexico City, Mexico

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Le Journal de Quebec

El Salvador: extension of the state of emergency to attack gangs

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador extended the state of emergency established at the request of President Nayib Bukele for 30 days on Wednesday.

2 years ago·Quebec City, Canada

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