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Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war | Crimes Against Humanity News

30 May 2025
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Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war | Crimes Against Humanity News
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Lawyers for the six victims say ‘historic’ court decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice for decades.

A Guatemalan court has sentenced three former paramilitaries to 40 years in prison for the rape of six Indigenous women during the civil war from 1981 to 1983, marking a pivotal moment for the Maya Achi community. The judge praised the victims for their courage in testifying, highlighting the broader issue of sexual violence as a weapon of war against Indigenous women. This conviction follows a previous trial in 2022, emphasizing the long struggle for justice faced by survivors of wartime atrocities.

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