death squad
US /ˈdeθ skwɑːd/
UK /ˈdeθ skwɑːd/
1.
escadron de la mort
a secret armed group that carries out assassinations and other violent acts against suspected enemies of a government or political movement
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Human rights organizations have condemned the actions of the death squad.
Les organisations de défense des droits de l'homme ont condamné les actions de l'escadron de la mort.
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Reports indicate that the government secretly supported the death squad.
Des rapports indiquent que le gouvernement a secrètement soutenu l'escadron de la mort.