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El Salvador: Military Assistance Has Helped Counter but Not Overcome the Insurgency

NSIAD-91-166 Published: Apr 23, 1991. Publicly Released: May 23, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the impact of U.S. military assistance to El Salvador, focusing on El Salvador's: (1) ability to counter insurgent forces; (2) military capabilities; and (3) attempts to instill and support respect for democracy and human rights.

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Armed forces abroadCivil rightsDefense operationsHuman rights violationsForeign governmentsForeign military assistanceInsurgencyInternational relationsMilitary materielMilitary forces