Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Peru

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.

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  1. Violence and Human Rights Violations in Ayacucho

    In May 1980, the burning of ballot boxes by Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) in Chuschi marked the beginning of a period of intense political violence in Ayacucho, Peru. This violence soon spread to neighboring regions such as Apurímac and Huancavelica. The response from the state included harsh counterinsurgency measures by …

    Ayacucho, Peru BDI-II-P668
    #Peru #human rights #Shining Path #political violence #1980s #Church response #ayacucho #sendero luminoso

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