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.
The Accomarca Massacre, part of the 'Operativo Huancayoc', resulted in the deaths of 62 people, including 26 children, in the district of Accomarca, Vilcashuamán, Ayacucho. The massacre was initially met with impunity, but on 11 January 2002, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared the amnesty laws null, reopening the …
In 2002, the Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared much of the anti-terrorism legislation enacted under former President Alberto Fujimori null and void. This decision followed rulings by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which found violations of due process in the trials of individuals accused of terrorism and treason. As …
In October 2001, the Supreme Council of Military Justice in Peru nullified a previous resolution in compliance with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights' interpretation on the Barrios Altos Case. This decision required the case to revert to its procedural state prior to the application of amnesty, and mandated the …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that the self-amnesty laws in Peru were incompatible with the American Convention on Human Rights. As a result, these laws were deemed to have no legal effect and could not obstruct the investigation and punishment of those responsible for human rights violations. This …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that amnesty laws, which aim to provide impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations, are incompatible with the American Convention on Human Rights. This ruling, specifically in the Barrios Altos case, declared such laws to have no legal effect, prompting Peruvian …
In the 1990s, the Peruvian government under President Alberto Fujimori enacted a series of amnesty laws that granted immunity to military and civilian personnel involved in human rights violations during the internal armed conflict. These laws were heavily criticized for obstructing justice and protecting perpetrators of serious crimes. On March …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled on the Barrios Altos massacre case, declaring the nullity of amnesty laws that shielded perpetrators from accountability. This landmark decision emphasized the inadmissibility of legal provisions that prevent the investigation and punishment of serious human rights violations, such as torture and forced disappearances.
On March 14, 2001, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled against the Peruvian laws of 'Auto-amnistía' No. 26475 and No. 26492, which had previously allowed the release of members of the 'Destacamento Colina' involved in human rights violations. The court declared these laws incompatible with the American Convention on …
On March 14, 2001, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Peru's amnesty laws, specifically Laws No. 26479 and No. 26492, were incompatible with the American Convention on Human Rights. These laws, which were enacted to provide amnesty for acts committed during the fight against terrorism from 1980 to …
The Barrios Altos case was a significant legal proceeding in Peru, where the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled on March 14, 2001, that the amnesty laws No. 26479 and No. 26492 were null and void as they violated the American Convention on Human Rights. This ruling had a broad …
In 2001, the Peruvian judiciary reopened the investigation into the Barrios Altos massacre, following a ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. The case involved high-profile figures such as Vladimiro Montesinos Torres and Nicolás de Bari Hermoza Ríos, who were accused of serious crimes including homicide and public disturbance. …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Committee criticized the use of military tribunals to judge civilians accused of treason and terrorism. These tribunals, staffed by active military personnel and appointed by the Minister of Defense, were deemed to lack the necessary impartiality and independence …
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. …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights declared the trial of Castillo Petruzzi and others before the Military Justice invalid and ordered a new trial. The Supreme Council of Military Justice annulled the previous sentence, and the case was moved to the Judicial Power for a new trial. The court emphasized …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that the Peruvian state was obligated to pay reparations amounting to $245,021.80 to the family of Ernesto Rafael Castillo Páez. The court also mandated that Peru investigate the events leading to his disappearance, identify and punish those responsible, and ensure compliance with these …
The Barrios Altos massacre and La Cantuta case involve the extrajudicial killing of nine students and a professor from the Universidad Nacional de Educación 'Enrique Guzmán y Valle' in July 1992. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled against the Peruvian state for these human rights violations. Despite the court's …
On July 4, 1991, a patrol of the Army killed fifteen people, including adults and children, at a mine known as 'Misteriosa'. Following an investigation ordered by the Joint Command of the Armed Forces, the Permanent War Council of the Second Judicial Zone of the Army sentenced those responsible on …
The case involves incidents that occurred in July 1991 during routine patrols in Huancavelica, a region declared a zone of emergency due to subversive activities. The patrols aimed to ensure security against crimes and human rights violations by subversive elements. The case was reopened following a ruling by the Inter-American …
In 1990, a Commission was formed to investigate accusations against former President Alan García Pérez regarding events at El Frontón prison. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights found that the Peruvian state violated the fundamental rights of inmates during a prison uprising. The court mandated reparations for victims' families and …
The Velásquez Rodríguez case was a landmark decision by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in 1988. It involved the forced disappearance of Manfredo Velásquez in Honduras, where the court concluded that the state was responsible for his presumed execution. The case highlighted the systematic practice of arbitrary detention and …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued Advisory Opinion OC-9/87 on 6 October 1987, addressing judicial guarantees during states of emergency as outlined in the American Convention on Human Rights. The opinion emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial independence and impartiality, as well as upholding essential rights and means of …
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued Advisory Opinion No. 8, addressing the application of habeas corpus during the suspension of guarantees. The opinion emphasized that even under exceptional legal conditions, governments are not granted absolute powers and must operate within authorized legal frameworks.
In 1987, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights adopted two significant advisory opinions regarding human rights during states of exception. Opinion 8, adopted on January 30, addressed the issue of Habeas Corpus under the suspension of guarantees, while Opinion 9, adopted on October 6, focused on judicial guarantees during states …
In 1986, the Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in Lima and El Callao, leading to the designation of the San Juan Bautista Prison as a restricted military zone. During this period, Nolberto Durand Ugarte and Gabriel Pablo Ugarte Rivera were among those affected by the suppression of prison …
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