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Pinochet draws parallels with another ‘dirty war’ commander

November 16, 1998 ciaran

Britain’s record on responding to other countries’ requests to hand over human rights abusers is blemished by the case of Alfredo Astiz of the Argentinean army. Lieutenant Astiz, who led the invasion of South Georgia – thus precipitating the Falklands conflict in 1982 – has been identified as playing an active role in the repression […]

Brits warned away as unrest continues in Santiago

October 30, 1998 ciaran

The foreign office has advised Britons on holiday or residing in Chile to keep a low profile and avoid areas of political activity and prominent public places, whilst General Pinochet remains under arrest in London. Though, as with all warnings of this type, ‘caution’ is the watchword with the recommendation to avoid all ‘non-essential travel’; […]