Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
Summary
A large trial has started in El Salvador for 486 people accused of being members of the MS-13 gang. They face charges for more than 47,000 crimes, including murder and drug trafficking, committed over ten years.Key Facts
- The trial includes 486 suspected MS-13 gang members.
- They are accused of over 47,000 crimes from 2012 to 2022.
- Crimes include murder, extortion, drug dealing, and arms trafficking.
- The accused attend the trial via video link from prison.
- El Salvador’s attorney general says there is strong evidence against the accused.
- United Nations experts have criticized mass trials for harming fair legal defense and the right to be presumed innocent.
- The case has drawn widespread criticism from human rights groups.
- The trial reflects El Salvador’s tough approach to crime under President Nayib Bukele.
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