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 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. …
In October 1991, Bishop Cipriani wrote an article addressing the issue of violence in Peru and the role of the Church in achieving peace. He proposed measures such as moralizing the judiciary and police, ensuring security for judges, and regulating the state of emergency. Cipriani emphasized the Church's role in …
During a period of intense violence in Peru, members of the Church, including two nuns and several priests and laypeople, were assassinated by the PCP-SL. The Church, led by figures such as Monsignor José Dammert, condemned these acts as unjustifiable and highlighted the Church's commitment to standing with the people …
In July 1990, OAASA, an organization dedicated to human rights and social work in Ayacucho, Peru, was declared in reorganization and its team was asked to resign. This decision was influenced by the new auxiliary auxiliary bishop Mons. Cipriani, who opposed the social pastoral work of OAASA, favoring a church …
On June 24, 1990, Florentino Soncco, a catechist and campesino, was assassinated by the Shining Path (SL) in the district of San Antón, Azángaro. This event was part of a broader pattern of violence against the Church by SL, which prompted the Church to establish Vicarías de Solidaridad to support …
On February 7, 1990, Reynaldo Sáenz Tascano, a 55-year-old parish priest from the Vincentian order, was assassinated by four unidentified individuals while traveling to Huancayo. This event occurred amidst a period of political violence in Peru, where both church figures and civilians were targeted. The incident reflects the broader climate …
On June 6, 1988, a platoon of the PIP and the Fiscal of Canchis conducted a raid on the Center for Peasant Training and the Community Aid Project, both under the Prelature of Sicuani. The operation was carried out without prior notice and was deemed a violation of the law, …
In 1987, the Church in the Southern Andes of Peru played a crucial role in preventing the expansion of the Shining Path (SL) and avoiding systematic human rights violations by both subversive groups and government forces. The Church's commitment to the people and its timely and relevant interventions were significant …
In August 1986, the Church of the Southern Andes, along with Coddeh-Puno and the Episcopal Commission for Social Action, organized the 'Encuentro Puno quiere la paz' to address escalating violence in the region. The event emphasized the importance of dialogue, democracy, and human rights, urging all societal sectors to commit …
In response to the political violence in the region, the Church of Huacho established the Commission of Human Rights of the diocese, which was recognized as an autonomous entity called CODEH in 1986. The Commission aimed to promote peace and democracy, denounce violence, and support human rights initiatives. It collaborated …
On 19 October 1982, an unknown assailant attempted to set fire to the bishopric of Cajamarca by throwing a bucket of gasoline at the building. The attack was thwarted when seminarians residing there intervened, causing the perpetrator to flee. This incident occurred amidst tensions between the Church and authorities, who …
In April 1982, the Vicariate Commission of Pastoral Human Dignity was established in the southern cone of Lima. This commission, led by Mons. Schmitz and composed of 11 members elected by delegates from 25 communities, played a significant role during the period of political violence in Peru. It served as …
On January 29, 1981, the Peruvian Episcopal Conference issued a statement at the conclusion of their annual assembly, which was the first following the onset of subversive actions in the country. The statement clearly condemned violence and terrorism, emphasizing the value of life and denouncing the destructive nature of violence. …
In 1981, the Shining Path (SL) began a series of violent attacks in the region, targeting institutions associated with the Church. The Institute of Rural Education (IER) in Palermo, near Juli, was attacked and destroyed by SL. This was followed by a bombing at the Prelature of Juli, which led …
During the political violence in Peru, the Church was targeted by the terrorist group Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). In 1981, the group attacked the Convent of the Carmelites in Ayacucho and the Institute Rural Palermo near Juli, causing public outrage and leading to mass protests. Sendero Luminoso viewed the Church …
In November 1980, unknown assailants attacked and destroyed the production center of the radio program 'El Día del Pueblo' at Radio Santa Rosa, run by Dominican priests. The attackers stole documents and painted slogans such as 'Cowardly Communists' and 'Long Live Neo-Fascism' on the walls. This event was part of …
The Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos was formed as a result of organized efforts by local and regional human rights groups in Peru. Supported by Christian communities and the Church, this organization played a crucial role in defending human rights across the country. Despite opposition from figures like the Archbishop …
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