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Military forces

Timeline Events 25

  1. Massacre and Forced Relocation in Hierba Buenayoc

    In May 1980, military forces entered areas under subversive control, prompting the forced relocation of civilians, including children, the elderly, and the sick, to various bases in the mountains. Many, especially children and the sick, died during these movements due to malnutrition and anemia. Those unable to continue were executed …

    Hierba Buenayoc, La Mar, Peru p. 608
  2. Massacre in Huamanga

    In 1983, a tragic event occurred in Huamanga, Peru, where the bodies of several individuals, including Lorenzo Ayala Sayas and Jesús Espinoza, were discovered in a gruesome state along the Cachi river. In Matucana, 23 people were killed by military forces, and the bodies were buried by local villagers under …

    Huamanga, Peru CVR. Testimonios 203321 y 201329, Huamanga, 1983
  3. Military Intervention and Human Rights Abuses in Ayacucho

    In 1983, military forces were deployed to Ayacucho, Peru, to combat subversion, but were perceived as foreign invaders by the local population. This perception was exacerbated by the military's actions, which included human rights abuses against civilians suspected of being involved with terrorist activities. The intervention led to significant racial …

    Ayacucho, Peru Página 120
  4. Selective Military Operations in Muyurina

    In 1984, military forces conducted selective operations in the community of Muyurina, Ayacucho, Peru. During these operations, they gathered approximately 300 villagers and used an anonymous informant to identify individuals suspected of subversive activities. Six people were singled out by the informant, who was partially concealed, and were subsequently detained.

    Muyurina, Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru CVR. Testimonio 200098. Comunidad de Muyurina, Quinua – Ayacucho, 1984
  5. Detention and Torture in Ayacucho

    In 1984, individuals were detained by military forces in Ayacucho, Peru, and subjected to severe human rights abuses, including torture. Detainees were often stripped naked as a form of humiliation and intimidation before being tortured. These practices were part of a broader pattern of abuse during a period of internal …

    Ayacucho, Peru CVR. Testimonio 201372
  6. Massacre in Cceschua

    In Cceschua, a massacre occurred where several villagers were killed by military forces. Witnesses reported that the bodies were later removed by the military, and evidence of the killings was found in various locations, including personal items and remains. The event highlights the brutality faced by the villagers and the …

    Cceschua página 289
  7. Installation of Military Bases in Response to Subversive Activity

    In response to increased subversive activities by the PCP-SL, the Peruvian government declared a State of Emergency in various provinces, including Huancavelica. On 21 March 1984, military bases were established in the districts of Vilca and Manta to provide security. However, these military forces were reported to have committed human …

    Vilca and Manta, Huancavelica, Peru Capítulo sobre Violencia Sexual, Sección Crímenes y Violaciones a los Derechos Humanos; CVR Testimonio 310583; Manta y Vilca, 1982-1998
  8. Operation in the Zone of Accomarca

    The operation in the zone of Accomarca took place on 14 August 1985, involving military forces from various bases. The mission was to destroy a presumed 'popular school' suspected of being a subversive hub. The operation was marked by controversial orders, including treating any local appearing in the area as …

    Accomarca, Peru p. 157, Cuaderno Principal B (Informes y entrevistas), Informe del Congreso de la República
  9. Execution of Cayara and Erusco Residents

    On May 18, 1988, several residents of the communities of Cayara and Erusco were detained by military forces due to their names being on a list of suspected subversives. Among those detained were Samuel García, Alejandro Echeccaya García, and Jovita García Suárez, who were later executed. The bodies were initially …

    Erusco, Peru página 290
  10. PCP-SL Control and Liberation of Centro Tsomabeni

    In 1989, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) exerted control over the community of Centro Tsomabeni in the Ene River Valley. The community was subjected to forced recruitment, servitude, and indoctrination by the PCP-SL. Eventually, a captive managed to escape and alert military forces, who, along with …

    Centro Tsomabeni, Valle del Río Ene, Peru Río Ene
  11. Destruction and Losses in Ayacucho During the Internal Conflict

    In 1989, the region of Ayacucho in Peru experienced significant destruction due to the internal conflict involving senderistas and military forces. Communities such as Incarajay suffered severe losses, with homes and schools burned and residents subjected to violence. The economic impact on families was substantial, with estimated losses reaching US$ …

    Ayacucho, Peru Página 309
  12. Massacre in Venenillo

    In June 1989, approximately 300 people were killed in the hamlet of Venenillo during an armed confrontation between subversive elements and military forces. It was later revealed that many of the deceased were civilians, including children, who were not involved in the conflict. Testimonies indicate that military forces, following orders …

    Caserío de Venenillo, Distrito José Crespo y Castillo, Provincia Leoncio Prado, Peru página 693
  13. Conflict and Control in Peruvian Territories

    In regions of Peru, such as Huambalpa and Venenillo, local populations lived under the control of armed groups and military forces. The presence of these groups led to a loss of freedom and security for residents, who were often caught between the opposing forces. Attempts by the local population to …

    Huambalpa, Vilcas Huamán (Ayacucho) and Venenillo, Leoncio Prado (Huánuco), Peru CVR. BDI-I-P271, mayo de 2002
  14. Human Rights Abuses in Accomarca

    In June 2002, testimonies from Accomarca, Ayacucho, revealed instances of abuse and mistreatment by military forces. Residents reported being forced to abandon their homes, animals, and fields due to military actions. The lack of identification of perpetrators made it difficult for victims to report these abuses.

    Accomarca, Ayacucho, Peru CVR. BDI-I-P26, BDI-I-P31, BDI-I-P33, BDI-I-P48
  15. Community Justice Practices and Government Repression

    The text describes community-led justice practices in response to crime, including public punishments such as hair cutting and public shaming. These practices were seen as a way to maintain order and security in the community. However, the narrative also highlights the tension between these practices and government repression, with military …

    Ceres, San Gregorio

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