Felipe Cusanero (left) is accused in Guatemala's first trial against perpetrators of forced disappearance. Guatemalans continue to suffer the effects of forced disappearance, a practice used during the 36-year internal armed conflict to provoke terror in communities, leaving families incapable of properly grieving or healing.
by Valerie CroftThe Dominion is a monthly paper published by an incipient network of independent journalists in Canada. It aims to provide accurate, critical coverage that is accountable to its readers and the subjects it tackles. Taking its name from Canada's official status as both a colony and a colonial force, the Dominion examines politics, culture and daily life with a view to understanding the exercise of power.