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Ecuadorian Soldiers Sentenced for Disappearance and Murder of Four Boys

In a significant ruling, eleven Ecuadorian soldiers have been sentenced to over 34 years in prison for their roles in the disappearance and murder of four boys during a security operation in Guayaquil. This case, known as the 'Guayaquil Four,' has sparked widespread protests and raised serious concerns about military accountability and human rights violations in the country.

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