Historical Events tagged with "death squad"
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Politics & Government
Murder of Four American Missionaries
December 2nd, 1980 44 years ago
Four American churchwomen, including Jean Donovan, were raped and murdered by a Salvadoran death squad. This incident prompted outrage and calls for justice both domestically and internationally. The victims were working in El Salvador to provide humanitarian aid during the civil conflict. Their deaths drew attention to human rights violations in the country during a time of considerable turmoil and violence.
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