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Arrest Warrants Issued for Cristiani in Jesuit Massacre Case

El Salvador seeks arrest warrants for former President Alfredo Cristiani and others for their alleged involvement in the 1989 Jesuit massacre.

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Human Rights ViolationsHuman RightsLatin AmericaArrestTrialMassacreWarrants

Prosecutor's Office Of El SalvadorFuerza ArmadaUniversidad Centroamericana (Uca)

Alfredo CristianiCarlos MirandaRodolfo Parker

When and where did the massacre of the Jesuits and other victims take place?: The massacre occurred on November 16, 1989, during the Salvadoran Civil War, when an elite army unit executed the Jesuits and two women on the campus of the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA).
What charges are the defendants, including former President Cristiani, facing?: The charges against Cristiani and the others include murder, terrorism, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice, stemming from their alleged roles in the deaths of six Jesuit priests and two women at the Universidad Centroamericana.
What was the court's decision regarding the defense's request to dismiss the case?: The court previously refused to dismiss the case against Cristiani and others, rejecting defense requests to declare them in default. The Prosecutor's office reaffirmed its accusations of crimes against humanity.
What was the statement made by Carlos Miranda regarding the prosecution's actions?: Carlos Miranda, lawyer for defendant Rodolfo Parker, reported that the prosecution presented all evidence and maintained its accusations against all defendants, arguing they share responsibility as part of the Armed Forces' High Command.
What action did the Salvadoran Prosecutor's Office take regarding the defendants absent from the hearing?: The Salvadoran Prosecutor's Office requested arrest warrants for former President Alfredo Cristiani and five other defendants who were absent from a preliminary hearing regarding the 1989 Jesuit massacre.

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