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Lynching: A Continuing Scourge
Over the past six years, Guatemala’s Commission for Historical Clarification have recorded many lynchings. These have occurred in the areas affected by decades of armed conflict. Traditional law in the indigenous communities respect human life and the dignity of individuals. Auxiliary mayors therefore are playing a key role in preventing these lynchings. The National Civil Police is also intervening to help save lives.
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Over the past six years, Guatemala’s Commission for Historical Clarification have recorded many lynchings. These have occurred in the areas affected by decades of armed conflict. Traditional law in the indigenous communities respect human life and the dignity of individuals. Auxiliary mayors therefore are playing a key role in preventing these lynchings. The National Civil Police is also intervening to help save lives.