Three Salvadorian ex-military convicted of 1982 killings of Dutch reporters

A former defense minister and two retired colonials were recently convicted of the brutal murders of four Dutch TV journalists killed during El Salvador's 1982 civil war—a case that took over a decade to resolve after shocking delays. The five-member jury sentenced them to 15 years in prison under a plea deal, acknowledging their advanced age as part of their defense. Despite efforts to bring justice, victims’ relatives continue to wait years for accountability, with the presiding judge fleeing out of fear of threats. Lawyers highlight evidence implicating the defendants as guilty, marking a historic step toward accountability by Dutch officials and human rights groups.