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 April 1994, the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos received reports of severe human rights violations in Moyuna, Huánuco. These reports included allegations of torture and extrajudicial executions by the Army against local residents. Additionally, there were claims of indiscriminate bombings in areas along the left bank of the Huallaga …
The text describes a horrific event where the army attacked civilians, leading to a massacre. Men were killed, and women were subjected to sexual violence. The testimonies highlight the brutality and fear experienced by the victims, with accounts of people fleeing to the mountains to escape the violence.
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 …
In 1991, the Bush administration halted the use of interrogation manuals from the CIA and the Army, which were based on earlier manuals such as the 1963 KUBARK Counterintelligence Interrogation. These manuals included techniques that violated human rights policies, leading to an investigation by the Department of Defense. The findings …
On 01 June 1989, the Peruvian government declared the Ucayali region in a state of emergency due to the increasing influence of drug cartels and insurgent activities. A Political-Military Command was established, led by the Navy, to manage the situation. The Navy and the Army divided responsibilities, with the Navy …
In 1985, a massacre occurred in the region of Andahuaylas, Peru, where members of the army and local ronderos were involved in the killing of several individuals. Victims were buried in mass graves, and some were burned alive in Vacachacra. The event was confirmed by José Rosendo Aspur Oscco, who …
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The effects of the economic crisis and of adjustment policies on the already miserable quality of life for the overwhelming majority of Peruvians must be added to the mix. The …
This comprehensive report covers all the areas related to the human rights issues during this year from the point of view of the American Embassy in Lima.
This comprehensive report covers all the areas related to the human rights issues during this year from the point of view of the American Embassy in Lima.
This comprehensive report covers all the areas related to the human rights issues during this year. The report was prepared by the State Department for the Committee of Foreign Affairs …
This comprehensive report covers all the areas related to the human rights issues during this year from the point of view of the American Embassy in Lima.
Report submitted by the Embassy of USA in Peru on the situation of human rights during the year 1988 Section 1 respect for the integrity of the person Section 2 …
Report submitted by the Embassy of USA in Peru on the situation of human rights during the year 1987 Section 1 respect for the integrity of the person Section 2 …
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL TEXT OF THE 1986 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT AS IT WAS DELIVERED TO CONGRESS JAN. 31 Section 1 respect for the integrity of the person Section …
PROVIDED PARA 3 IS THE FINAL TEXT OF THE ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ON PERU FOR 1984, WHICH WILL SHORTLY BE TRANSMITTED TO CONGRESS. THE REPORT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT …