This document describes some of the many cases of human rights violations documented by AI during the period of Guatemala’s internal armed conflict from 1960-96. The particular focus of this report is the state’s obligation to provide redress to the victims of past human rights violations. It has chapters detailing the types of human rights violations suffered and others highlighting the sectors of the population particularly affected. Finally the document considers the perpetrators, both official and unofficial, and makes recommendations to Guatemala’s Historical Clarification Commission.
