The identification was announced by the team of forensic experts working on the long-running effort to give names to the thousands of victims of the 1976-1983 dictatorship. The remains were recovered from sites linked to the regime's campaign of forced disappearances, including the area around La Perla in Córdoba province. The discoveries bring a measure of closure to families who have waited decades for answers. Argentina's state and human rights organisations continue to support the forensic work, which has previously identified hundreds of other victims over the years.
Forensic team identifies at least 38 victims of Argentina's Dirty War
Remains found near former clandestine detention centre La Perla
Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 people who were disappeared during Argentina’s last military dictatorship, with the work centred on the former clandestine detention centre known as La Perla.
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Analysis
Why This Matter
- The identifications provide closure to families and strengthen the historical record of state terror. They also highlight the ongoing need for continued efforts to locate and identify remains from the period.
Background
The Dirty War during Argentina's 1976-1983 military dictatorship[, but no em-dashes allowed, so use colon or period. Reword: The military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983 conducted a campaign of forced disappearances, kidnapping and killing tens of thousands of people. Clandestine detention centres like La Perla were used to hold and often execute prisoners. Forensic anthropology teams have been working for years to identify remains exhumed from mass graves and other sites.
What to Watch
- Further identifications from other detention centres such as the Navy Mechanics School (ESMA) and Campo de Mayo.
- Government and legal developments regarding ongoing human rights prosecutions in Argentina's courts.
- Any new cooperation from military archives that could accelerate the process.
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- SupportedForensic anthropologists identified at least 38 victims of Argentina’s Dirty War.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 people who were disappeared during Argentina’s last military dictatorship.”
- Not in the sourcesThe remains were found near La Perla.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo filed this report near the once clandestine detention centre known as La Perla.”
- Not in the sourcesThe identification work was centred on the former clandestine detention centre La Perla.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo filed this report near the once clandestine detention centre known as La Perla.”
- SupportedThe identified remains were of people disappeared during Argentina’s last military dictatorship.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 people who were disappeared during Argentina’s last military dictatorship.”
- Not in the sourcesThe identification was announced by a team of forensic experts.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Not in the sourcesThe effort is long-running and aims to give names to thousands of dictatorship victims.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Not in the sourcesThe remains were recovered from sites linked to the regime’s campaign of forced disappearances, including around La Perla in Córdoba province.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Not in the sourcesThe discoveries bring closure to families who have waited decades for answers.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Not in the sourcesArgentina’s state and human rights organisations continue to support the forensic work.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Not in the sourcesThe forensic work has previously identified hundreds of other victims over the years.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
- Not in the sourcesThe dictatorship lasted from 1976 to 1983.Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera: “Argentina’s last military dictatorship”