Argentina junta leaders jailed for baby theft

by admin
Jul 4, 2012

Two former leaders of the junta in Argentina have been jailed for the systematic theft of babies from political prisoners.

Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone were jailed for 50 years and 15 years respectively, by a court in Buenos Aires.

Over 400 babies are thought to have been taken by members of the security forces during military rule between 1976 and 1983.

A total of seven former members of the military and police force were found guilty of the theft of 34 babies.

Both Videla and Bignone are already serving lengthy sentences for crimes committed during the period.

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