I learnt from Impunity Watch that evidence of torture during military dicatorships has been found in the basement of the Ministry of Government in Bolivia. The secret cells may contain human remains.
Clearly these rooms have been there under the ministry for decades and were not completely secret; it's always interesting to wonder who knew about them and how the decision was made to do something about them now. Apparently some human rights organisations have been lobbying for action. But the reaction of the Bolivian government now is exemplary, I think:
- They have brought in victims' organisations to help clarify exactly what was where
- They have asked for help from bodies from other countries experienced in this work, including the Madres de Plaza de Mayo
- They have announced plans to commemorate the victims with a memorial
Torture Rooms Discovered in the Minstry of Government (Impunity Watch)
Descruben sotanos de tortura en el ministerio de Bolivia (El Universal)
Sospechan que victimas de la dictatura estan enterrados en el sotano del Ministerio del Gobierno (Erbol)
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