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Guatemala scientists look for mass graves
Investigations come as Central American nation looks set to elect former military leader to presidency.
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2011 06:26


Forensic scientists in Guatemala have been digging up mass graves to find out if the people buried there were executed during the country's 36-year civil war which ended in 1996.

The investigation comes as the country looks set to elect to the presidency, a former military leader who served in the army during the conflict.

Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Guatemala City.
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