Phrases with «extrajudicial killings»

"Extrajudicial killings" refers to when someone is killed deliberately without going through the proper legal process or trial. It means that the person's right to a fair trial and justice has been violated, and they are denied the opportunity to present their case in a court of law. Full definition

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Sentences with «extrajudicial killings»

After three years of gathering depositions and evidence from both Chile and the US, Barrientos was brought to trial in Florida in June 2016 and found liable by the jury for the torture and extrajudicial killing of Víctor Jara. (chambers-associate.com)
While martial law can be justifiable in certain contexts, the way it has been deployed as cover for extrajudicial killings, mistreatment of alleged suspects, and created an atmosphere of fear highlights the illiberal tendencies of Duterte's presidency, and, is reason for concern. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Western countries and human rights groups have denounced Duterte for an anti-drug campaign that has included more than 2,000 extrajudicial killings by masked gunmen on motorcycles and others. (cnbc.com)
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Phrases with «extrajudicial killings»

Sentences with «extrajudicial killings»

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