Ecuador court sentences 11 air force troops over disappearance of four boys
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- A court in Ecuador has sentenced 11 air force personnel to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in the forced disappearance of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys, aged 11 to 15, during security operations in Guayaquil last year. This case, known as the 'Guayaquil Four,' highlights severe human rights violations amid the government's intensified crackdown on crime under President Daniel Noboa.
- The sentencing reflects a significant moment in Ecuador's ongoing struggle for accountability and justice, particularly concerning the military's role in public safety and its impact on vulnerable communities.
- This incident underscores broader concerns regarding human rights abuses in Ecuador, as public sentiment grows against the government's heavy-handed security policies, which have faced backlash amid rising gang violence and recent political setbacks for President Noboa, including the rejection of U.S. military bases.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
