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Called to Account

This week, after 16 years of military rule, Chileans will elect a successor to General Pinochet. During those years hundreds 'disappeared' and thousands were tortured by the military. Should Chile, like some other Latin American countries, grant amnesties to the torturers, or punish them? Through the testimony of three people - a member of a military death squad, a woman tortured by the same squad, and the widow of a man they murdered - lain Guest explores the dilemma facing Chileans.

English
  • Originally Aired December 10, 1989
  • Network BBC
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