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Confirmation of Erwin Sperisen’s conviction: a victory for the fight against impunity
12.05.2015 - (Last modified: 12.07.2017)
Geneva’s justice system has condemned Erwin Sperisen for 10 murders. The former Guatemalan Chief of Police was found guilty of extrajudicial murders and sentenced to life imprisonment. For the NGOs that denounced his actions, justice has now been done and this case will stand as an example in the continuing fight against impunity for State crimes.
On 12 May 2015...
Erwin Sperisen: Appeal trial from 4 to 8 May 2015
30.04.2015 - (Last modified: 12.07.2017)
Erwin Sperisen sentenced: NGOs welcome an important step in fighting impunity
06.06.2014 - (Last modified: 12.07.2017)
Nearly seven years ago, after a long-term effort, several NGOs denounced Erwin Sperisen to the Swiss authorities by stressing his responsibility in numerous and serious human rights violations. The Geneva Court rendered a significant judgment today, condemning the former Chief of Police of Guatemala to a life-sentence for 7 extrajudicial executions in 2006 in Guatemal...
