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November 3, 2000
Statement of Human Rights First
on the verdict in the
Trial of
Two Former Salvadoran Military Officials Not Held Liable
for the 1980 Murder of Four
American Churchwomen
November 3,
2000
“Despite our profound disappointment with this verdict, this was a historic opportunity to confront—in an American courtroom—El Salvador’s military commanders with their bloody record. Others who command abusive soldiers should watch out. We will not give up our fight for justice” said Mike Posner, Executive Director of Human Rights First.
Human Rights First has represented the families of the four
American churchwomen since 1980, and was instrumental in bringing this case.
Posner continued “We will continue our 20-year fight on these and other cases.
Ultimately we will prevail in establishing individual accountability for the
worst human rights crimes.”
November 3, 2000