Argentines remember “Dirty War” anniversary

Yesterday was the 32^nd anniversary of the military coup which led to the seven-year “Dirty War” dictatorship in Argentina. The anniversary was marked by marches throughout the country including an estimated 10,000 protestors in Buenos Aires who repudiated the human rights abuses of the era and calling for ex-junta members to stand trial.

The argentine government recognized March 24^th as an official holiday called the “Day of Memory and Justice.” Human rights secretary Eduardo Luis Duhalde spoke at a ceremony held at one of the main torture sites during the “Dirty War” (the former Navy Mechanics' School):

“The complaints are fair. Thirty years have been lost and what we must do now is find paths which accelerate the trials. (We do this) knowing that it is better for justice to be served late rather than an eternal injustice.” - [ed. personal translation]

Sources (English)- Voice of America, UPI, Associated Press

Sources (Spanish)- Clarin

Image- BBC News (Members of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo face the façade of the former Navy Mechanics' School)