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.
During the Operativo Aries, members of the Peruvian Navy entered San Alejandro to intervene against terrorist organizations. They targeted the Pomatanta family, suspecting their son Indalecio of possessing firearms. After failing to obtain information, they set Indalecio on fire, leading to his death after a prolonged agony.
During the early 1990s, particularly between 1990 and 1992, the region of Huánuco, Peru, experienced significant violence, including detentions, disappearances, and killings. The Operativo Aries was one of the most notorious operations, leading to numerous human rights violations. In response, local religious communities and human rights organizations, such as the …
In April 1994, the Peruvian government implemented a counterinsurgency operation known as 'Operativo Aries' in the Huallaga region. The operation involved special military units trained in anti-subversive strategies, with support from international experts. Despite official reports denying mass civilian casualties, evidence of violence was found, raising concerns about the operation's …
During the Operativo Aries in 1994, severe human rights violations were reported, including the sexual assault of minors by military personnel. Testimonies collected by the CVR indicate that some members of the armed forces used rape as a method to instill fear in local populations. On April 8, 1994, 15 …
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