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El Salvador gang crackdown linked to surge in arrests and abuse allegations

El Salvador has carried out mass arrests of alleged gang members and associates amid a security crackdown, drawing allegations of abuses and rights violations.

Under an ongoing state of emergency, Salvadoran authorities have conducted hundreds of raids, particularly targeting low‑income neighborhoods, and arrested tens of thousands of people on suspicion of gang affiliation. Reports from human rights groups document widespread arbitrary arrests, raids without warrants, and inhumane detention conditions, including for minors. Officials state the operations are aimed at reducing gang violence, but critics warn the measures deepen corruption and abuse within the prison system.
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Location
El Salvador
Date added
2026-03-26 00:10 UTC
Last updated
2026-03-26 00:10 UTC
Source
https://reuters.com/site/us/news/el-salvador-news-sector-1177373788
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