Tuesday, November 03, 2009

War Crimes: Argentina war crimes hearing begins in an indoor football stadium

In Argentina, the trial of the country's last dictator, Reynaldo Bignone, and other top officials has begun.

They are accused of kidnappings and murders in the Campo de Mayo military base, one of the largest torture centres in the country.

The hearings are taking place in an indoor football pitch to guarantee enough space for members of the public wishing to be present.

Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports.



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