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Salvadoran Civilians Bear Costs as War Increases
In Chalatenango Usulutan and Gotera civilians suffer as guerrilla wanes and forces clash. Homes are hit, 20 civilians die with 160 combatants killed overall. Residents like Oscar urge civilians not to be turned against rebels and call for negotiated peace.
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Chalatenango
el Salvador
Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front
Oscar
Usulutan
Gotera
Quetzaltepeque
Nejapa
Apopa
San Salvador
Legal Aid Office
Roman Catholic Church
Gregorio Rosa Chavez