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Timeline Events 2

• June 20, 1989

  Detention and Disappearance in Aucayacu

  On June 20, 1989, a man was detained by members of the Peruvian Army while returning from breakfast in the hamlet of Río Frío. He, along with 21 others, was taken to an army base in Aucayacu. The detainees' families were prevented from contacting them, and after seven days, they …

  Aucayacu, district of José Crespo y Castillo, province of Leoncio Prado, department of Huanuco, Peru Página 209-210

  #disappearance #torture #Peru #human rights #military detention
• Jan. 1, 1990

  Human Rights Violations in Peru

  In 1990, a report from the U.S. Embassy to the Secretary of State highlighted significant human rights violations in Peru involving terrorists, the Army, and the Police. Despite these violations, there were notable efforts to improve the situation, such as the release of prisoners without trial and enhanced access for …

  Peru

  #Peru #human rights #1990s #terrorism #military #police #Red Cross