Quechua speakers

Timeline Events 2

• Jan. 1, 1984

  Trial of Uchuraccay Community Members

  In 1984, a trial was held against seventeen community members from Uchuraccay, accused of multiple homicides. The trial faced significant challenges, including language barriers, as the accused were Quechua speakers and required interpreters. The process was marked by issues of discrimination and inequality, with the accused expressing concerns about being …

  Ayacucho, Peru Página 169

  #uchuraccay #trial #ayacucho #quechua #discrimination #1984
• Jan. 1, 1984

  Military Control of Ayacucho and Peak of Armed Conflict

  After the Armed Forces took control of the Ayacucho department on December 29, 1982, the conflict intensified, reaching its peak in 1984. This year saw the highest number of deaths in the entire armed conflict, with over 3,000 people killed, more than 95% of whom were Quechua speakers. In January …

  Ayacucho, Peru

  #ayacucho #armed conflict #military control #quechua #Peru #1984