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. Interview with PCP-SL Leader in Yanamayo Prison

    In June 2002, an interview was conducted with a leader of the Shining Path (PCP-SL) in Yanamayo Prison, Puno. The discussion focused on the reintegration of individuals involved in the internal conflict in Peru and the possibility of amnesty for those who lay down their arms. The leader expressed skepticism …

    Yanamayo Prison, Puno, Peru CVR. BDI-I-P252. Junio de 2002
  2. Lomé Peace Agreement and Amnesty in Sierra Leone

    The Lomé Peace Agreement, signed in 1999, aimed to end the civil conflict in Sierra Leone by granting a complete amnesty for crimes committed by combatants since March 1991. However, the United Nations made a reservation that this amnesty would not apply to international crimes such as genocide, crimes against …

    Sierra Leone página 211
  3. Promulgation of the Amnesty Law for General Rodolfo Robles Espinoza

    In November 1996, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru promulgated a Law of Amnesty to release General Rodolfo Robles Espinoza. Robles Espinoza had been detained and processed by military justice following serious accusations he made against the National Intelligence Service (SIN) after an attack in Puno. The arrest and subsequent events …

    Peru página 283
  4. Barrios Altos Massacre and Amnesty Laws

    In 1995, the Peruvian government enacted laws that granted amnesty to individuals involved in human rights violations during the fight against terrorism. The 'Ley Barrios Altos' effectively halted judicial proceedings against those implicated in the Barrios Altos massacre, leading to the release of detainees. This controversial legislation was criticized for …

    Lima, Peru chunk 4166.0
  5. Promulgation of Peru's Amnesty Laws

    In 1995, the Peruvian government, under President Alberto Fujimori, passed two controversial amnesty laws. The first law, Law 26479, was promulgated on June 15, 1995, granting amnesty to military personnel accused of human rights violations. The second law, Law No. 26492, was quickly passed on June 29, 1995, without public …

    Peru página 487
  6. Cenepa War and Political Implications in Peru

    The Cenepa War was a brief military conflict between Peru and Ecuador in early 1995, centered around the disputed border area of Tiwinza. The conflict had significant political implications in Peru, influencing the presidential elections and bolstering the popularity of President Alberto Fujimori. The aftermath saw Fujimori's government passing a …

    Peru, Ecuador página 368
  7. Amnesty Law Enacted by the CCD

    On June 14, 1994, the CCD enacted an amnesty law in Peru, which sparked immediate concern from the Peruvian Episcopal Conference. The church expressed worries about the law's implications for social peace and reconciliation, emphasizing that amnesty should be based on truth and justice. The law was controversial, with figures …

    Peru página 418
  8. Disappearance of Nine Campesinos in Santa

    On May 2, 1992, the Second Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Santa initiated an investigation into the disappearance of nine individuals, including Jesús Noriega Ríos and the Barrientos Velásquez brothers. The investigation focused on allegations of personal liberty violations, abuse of authority, and terrorism, implicating police and military officials. Despite testimonies …

    Santa, Peru Página 573
  9. Santa Barbara Community Case

    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 …

    Huancavelica, Peru

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