14 September 2010

PERU: President Garcia Revokes Civil War Amnesty Decree.

GUARDIAN/ RORY CARROLL/   Reportedly prodded by angry novelist Mario Vargas Llossa (pictures left) and other activists, President Alan Garcia is revoking an amnesty for officials and soldiers accused of civil war atrocities. Just 2 weeks Alan Garcia personally issued a decree for such protection. Yesterday he asked congress to annul it.