El Salvador urged to uphold human rights amid state of emergency — Global Issues
An initial month-long crackdown on gangs was introduced on 27 March 2022 and has been regularly renewed, with the latest extension announced last week. At least 65,000 people, including children, have been detained since then. OHCHRunderlined that the right to life, the absolute prohibition against torture, the principles of fair trial, and the procedural safeguards … Read more