Genocide in Guatemala

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Genocide in Guatemala

• 1982 - 1983

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When did it occur?

• This genocide took place over many years, but was
  worse during the years of 1982 and 1983.

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Where did it occur?

• This genocide took place in the country of
  Guatemala.

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How was the genocide committed?

• The Guatemalan Genocide was committed when the
  Guatemalan Army destructed over 440 villages.

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How was the genocide committed? (continued)

• The military went across the Mayan region
  attacking about 626 villages.
• Each village was attacked while already together
  for a celebration or market day.
• Villagers were than brutally murdered.
• Buildings were than vandalized or demolished.

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The scorched earth rule.

• The killers destroyed crops, slaughtered
  livestock, fouled water supply, and violated
  sacred places and cultural symbols.

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Why was the genocide committed?

• This systematic campaign of repression and
  suppression against the Mayan Indians began when
  the government claimed they were working towards
  a communist coup.

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The Guatemalan Army
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Who were the victims?

• Most of the victims of this genocide were Mayan
  Indians. Over 200,000 people were either killed
  or disappeared.

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Who was involved?

• Most of the people who were involved in this
  genocide were part of the Guatemalan army.
  However, some of the people involve were
  guerrillas.

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Bibliography

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• Sanford, Victoria. Institute on Violence and
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• "Guatamala." Encyclopedia Of Genocide And Crimes
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