23 Dec 2010

Jorge Videla jailed for life

Former Argentine military ruler Jorge Videla has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity.

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A court in the central Argentine city of Cordoba found Gen Videla, 85, guilty of murdering dissidents during the country's period of military rule between 1976 and 1983.

The general has been accused of being the main architect of what became known as Argentina's "Dirty War".

Up to 30,000 people were tortured and murdered under military rule.

BBC News