Press Statement Tom Casey, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC August 2, 2007 Establishment of the International Commission against Impunity in GuatemalaWe congratulate the Guatemalan Congress for approving yesterday the agreement establishing the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). The Commission’s goals of investigating and assisting in the prosecution by Guatemalan authorities of illicit groups engaged in violence affecting the human rights of Guatemalan citizens will help the Government of Guatemala strengthen the rule of law. We commend the people and Government of Guatemala for undertaking this ground-breaking and promising initiative and continue to seek ways to support CICIG.
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