Two United Nations experts are scheduled to visit Guatemala to evaluate the country’s progress in locating individuals who disappeared during the internal armed conflict and along current migration routes. The visit will focus on assessing advancements made in investigations and the implementation of measures to prevent future disappearances. The experts will meet with government officials, civil society organizations, and families of the disappeared to gather information and offer recommendations. Guatemala experienced a 36-year civil war that ended in 1996, leaving thousands missing. The ongoing issue of forced disappearances continues to affect migrants transiting through the country. This evaluation aims to support Guatemala in fulfilling its obligations to address these human rights concerns and provide justice for victims and their families. The UN hopes the visit will contribute to strengthening the search for the missing and improving accountability.
