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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: A Human Rights Breakthrough in Guatemala

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Smithsonian writer Julian Smith discusses the discovery of the Guatemalan National Police force's archives and the implications of this discovery for human rights issues in Guatemala. (October 2009)
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Guatemala

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This site provides links to articles, news releases, and reports concerning human rights issues in Guatemala.
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Other

Amnesty International: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to news articles and reports concerning human rights issues in Guatemala.
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New York Times

New York Times: Growing Pessimism on Human Rights Issues

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[Free Registration/Login Required] In a 1988 article, New York Times correspondent Stephen Kinze discussed the human rights issues of Guatemala, focusing on the inefficient steps taken by the Guatemalan government to alleviate tensions...