Suryaa International Desk: Families and relatives of prisoners who died in custody have gathered in El Salvador to demand fair investigations. The protest coincided with the traditional Day of the Dead, with participants assembling near the Metropolitan Cathedral in San Salvador to pay tribute to their deceased family members.
Protesters alleged that many innocent individuals were caught in mass arrests conducted under the government's anti-gang crackdown. Families claimed that hundreds have died in detention due to overcrowding, poor hygiene, and a lack of medical facilities. They are calling for the release of those they describe as unjustly imprisoned and are demanding full disclosure regarding the deaths of their relatives.
Human rights organizations have expressed concern that many individuals are being held without trial due to suspected gang affiliations, despite a lack of evidence. The El Salvador government has maintained that its strict security measures, implemented under a state of emergency, have significantly reduced crime rates in the country. While these policies have received public support, international rights groups continue to raise concerns regarding the potential violation of fundamental rights. Various groups are now urging the judiciary to ensure transparency and provide the right to a fair trial for all detainees.
