Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.
On October 1, 1999, Giulio Rocca, a young Italian volunteer working with the Prelature of Huari, was assassinated in Jangas, near Huaraz, Peru. This event was part of a broader campaign by the Shining Path against the Catholic Church, which they accused of being agents of imperialism. The Shining Path's …
Giulio Rocca, a young seminarian and volunteer with the Matogrosso operation, was assassinated by members of Sendero Luminoso (SL) on October 1, 1999, in Jangas, near Huaraz, Peru. Rocca attempted to engage in a dialogue with SL members about their revolutionary ideas, which led to his murder. This event was …
On July 18, 1999, Mons. Cipriani stated that the discussion about Peru's withdrawal from the contentious jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights was not a priority for the development of a culture of peace. This move raised concerns about legal insecurity and the protection of citizens' fundamental rights. …
Óscar Ramírez Durand, also known as Feliciano, was captured on July 14, 1999. The capture was initially reported as a coordinated military operation, but later accounts suggested that it was a result of a chance encounter with a police officer during his off-duty hours. The event highlighted the ongoing tension …
Oscar Ramírez Durán, also known as 'comrade Feliciano', was captured on 14 July 1999 in Cochas, near the city of Huancayo. This event marked a significant blow to the Shining Path (PCP-SL) organization in the central region of Peru. His capture symbolized the near end of the organization's activities in …
In 1999, 33 Quechua-speaking deaths and disappearances were recorded. The Shining Path PCP was responsible for 18 victims, State agents for 5, and 10 cases were attributed to undetermined perpetrators or others.
In 1999, the Peruvian government decided to withdraw from the contentious jurisdiction of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. This decision was criticized by various figures, including Mons. Bambarén, who expressed concern over the lack of legal recourse for Peruvians whose rights might be violated. The withdrawal was seen as …
A report by the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos in 1999 highlighted the extensive use of torture across Peru. The report documented 4,601 cases, with 84% involving detainees accused of terrorism or political crimes. The practice was particularly prevalent in rural areas with limited access to social and state protection …
In 1999, Óscar Ramírez Durand, also known as 'Feliciano', a leader of the 'Sendero Rojo' faction of the Shining Path, was captured. The Peruvian government, led by Alberto Fujimori, used this event for propaganda purposes to bolster its image as a pacifier ahead of the 2000 presidential elections. The capture …
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