Argentina's 'dirty war' amnesty declared unconstitutional

Hundreds of people could be charged with torture, disappearances and kidnapping babies during Argentina’s “dirty war” after the Supreme Court struck down amnesties passed in the 1980s.

For victims, last night’s ruling revived the possibility of justice. For military officers, policemen and doctors with ties to the dictatorship, it stoked fears that they would be brought back to court.