October 3 β 12, Naturally, this does not imply that note has not been taken of the numerous complaints received by the Commission of violations of the right to life prior to that date and which are being processed according to the normal process.
Moreover, given its special seriousness, the disappearance of numerous peasants in recent years is also considered.
It has been decided, for reasons of clarity, to divide this chapter into the following categories: Deaths during combat and serial bombings. Deaths and other incidents involving Red Cross personnel.
Deaths after the cessation of hostilities. Deaths during Combat and Bombings. After the start of the armed struggle on Saturday, September 9, several days of intense combat took place in the major cities of Nicaragua. As happens in every armed conflict of such magnitude, both sides, the National Guard and the Sandinista Front, suffered loss of life and a considerable number of wounded.
The Commission deplores the loss of any human life, notwithstanding the circumstances. But, at the same time, it is evident that with regard to this fundamental right to life, the contending parties have the duty of respecting the unarmed population which is unable to protect itself. Such duty, as will be explained in this section, was not observed by the National Guard.
