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Human Rights Watch alleges torture and property destruction by Ecuadorian forces near Colombian border
DW English (Live)·EC · CO·3 days ago
President Daniel Noboa is advocating for the transfer of military personnel accused of human rights abuses to specialized military courts. The proposal faces significant constitutional scrutiny and criticism, as it risks shielding security forces from civilian oversight during an ongoing internal armed conflict.
President Noboa has proposed establishing military courts to adjudicate actions by the Armed Forces during domestic anti-crime operations, confirmed by multiple sources. This initiative aims to provide legal protection for military personnel but faces significant constitutional challenges regarding civilian oversight and potential human rights abuse allegations. The confidence in this assessment is High.