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.
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 April 1992, a coup d'état led to the breakdown of the rule of law and marked the beginning of a period where the judiciary was subjected to political control. Following the coup, new antiterrorism legislation was enacted, granting the police extensive powers in the investigation of terrorism, effectively sidelining …
The Peruvian State implemented a series of legal measures to combat terrorism, particularly targeting groups like Sendero Luminoso and MRTA. This included the introduction of new anti-terrorism legislation starting in 1992, which had significant implications for human rights, affecting both innocent individuals and those guilty of crimes. The report by …
In 1992, a new antiterrorism legislative framework was enacted, leading to a significant increase in the number of innocent individuals wrongfully imprisoned. This legislation was criticized for violating fundamental rights and due process, resulting in numerous innocent people being prosecuted and convicted of terrorism or treason. The issue was highlighted …
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