Operation Aries involved a series of military incursions into the Bolsón Primavera region, supported by helicopter gunships. The military's orders were to eliminate all members of the PCP-SL, leading to numerous civilian casualties. Survivors recall the indiscriminate violence and the labeling of civilians as terrorists.
In April 1994, allegations of human rights violations by the armed forces during Operation Aries were investigated by Blanca Nélida Colán, the Attorney General. Initially dismissing the claims, Colán appointed a special prosecutor, Carlos González Ortiz, who conducted investigations in Moyuna and Moena. Ortiz discovered the remains of five individuals, …
In 1994, the CNDDHH received reports of severe human rights violations during Operation Aries in the Alto Huallaga region of Peru. The military campaign targeted civilian populations, including children and the elderly, under the pretext of combating insurgent groups. A delegation from the CNDDDHH, along with other officials, visited the …
On April 19, 1994, the CNDDHH released a statement expressing concern over Operation Aries, which allegedly involved human rights violations, including the killing of civilians in Moena and Moyuna. The report highlighted the alarming number of deaths and called for an end to these practices, urging authorities to allow international …