Justice at last?
Article Abstract:
A case in Argentina relates to the children abducted after they had been born to dissident women later murdered during the period of military rule. A ruling on whether a case is admissable against Jorge Acosta, Navy Mechanics School former head, could set a precedent. The Acosta claims that he cannot be prosecuted for any action he may have done. There was an amnesty in Argentina, but it does not cover baby snatching. Public feeling and the efforts of human rights activitists have led to renewed interest in the fate of Argentina's disappeared.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Baby-snatchers
Article Abstract:
Children of dissidents were abducted in Argentina shortly after they were born to mothers in custody between 1976 and 1983. These abductions were not included in an amnesty which the military obtained from civilian leaders. The mothers were usually killed after having given birth, and the children were given to military couples with no children of their own. A former admiral, Emilio Eduardo Massera, has been arrested on kidnapping charges relating to two children born to imprisoned mothers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Case not closed
Article Abstract:
A ruling removing an amnesty relating to human rights abuse in Argentina is examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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