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Kilmar Ábrego García Accuses Salvadoran Prison of Severe Torture

Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador, was subjected to torture and inhumane conditions in a Salvadorian prison, according to court filings. Despite being acknowledged as not a gang member, he faced threats and harsh treatment, and is now in US custody facing charges related to human smuggling and gang affiliation, with ongoing legal battles over his detention and deportation.

1 year ago•Source: The Guardian

Abrego Garcia Claims Severe Beatings and Torture in Salvadoran Prison

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3.055 min•1 year ago

Abrego Garcia Claims Severe Beatings and Torture in Salvadoran Prison

Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleges severe mistreatment and abuse at CECOT prison in El Salvador, and his lawyers are seeking to block his deportation from the U.S. due to fears of persecution and human rights violations, as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges in Tennessee.

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