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Under a state of emergency, El Salvador opened a collective trial of 486 alleged MS-13 members for crimes dating 2012–2022; prosecutors seek maximum sentences while human rights groups warn the process undermines due process, as authorities say the crackdown reduced homicide rates.
A Salvadoran court opened a collective trial for 486 alleged MS-13 members, accusing them of more than 47,000 crimes from 2012–2022 as part of Nayib Bukele’s emergency-power crackdown; rights groups warn the process undermines due process and access to counsel, while authorities cite a drop in homicide rates as justification for the measures.
El Salvador is conducting a mass trial of around 500 alleged MS-13 gang members at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, as part of a broad crackdown on gang violence.
El Salvador has begun a mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 leaders for more than 47,000 crimes spanning 2012–2022, as part of a broad crackdown on gangs under a state of emergency; 413 suspects are in custody and 73 are being prosecuted in absentia, with prosecutors seeking maximum penalties based on what they call compelling evidence. MS-13 is designated a terrorist organization by the US.
In a significant mass trial, dozens of pro-democracy leaders in Hong Kong have been sentenced, marking a pivotal moment in the region's ongoing political tensions. This trial is part of a broader crackdown on dissent following the implementation of the national security law by China, which has been criticized for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and democratic freedoms.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is holding a mass trial as part of its intensified crackdown on dissent during the COP28 climate summit. The trial comes as the UAE faces criticism for its human rights record and suppression of free speech. The government has been accused of targeting activists, journalists, and political opponents, with many facing arbitrary detention and unfair trials. The crackdown raises concerns about the UAE's commitment to addressing climate change and protecting human rights.