Pinochet faces human rights trial

We are receiving reports the Chilean appeals court has ruled Augusto Pinochet must stand trial on human rights charges.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2001 - 16:05

We are receiving reports the Chilean appeals court has ruled Augusto Pinochet must stand trial on human rights charges.

The court earlier threw out murder and kidnapping charges.

More on this story as we get it.

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