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Timeline Events 2

1. May 21, 1983

   Battle of Sacsamarca between PCP-SL and law enforcement forces

   In the early morning of May 21, 1983, an unspecified number of hikers led by comrade Omar prepared the attack on Sacsamarca. A community member managed to escape and alerted a police major who was on an inspection mission. The population was organized to respond. At ten o'clock in the …

   Sacsamarca, Huancasancos, Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, páginas 1868-1869

   #enfrentamientos #sacsamarca #huancasancos #pcp-sl #sinchis #batalla
2. May 21, 1983

   Sacsamarca Attack

   In the early morning of May 21, 1983, a group of Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) insurgents, led by 'comrade Omar,' attempted an attack on the town of Sacsamarca. The local police, informed of the impending attack, organized a defense with the help of the townspeople. The ensuing confrontation resulted in …

   Sacsamarca, Peru página 76

   #sacsamarca #sendero luminoso #Shining Path #insurgency #Peru #1983 #conflict