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 internal conflict in Peru, numerous children suffered dire consequences due to the violence and instability. Many children died from hunger and disease as their families were unable to provide for them amidst the chaos. In some tragic instances, mothers were forced to make heart-wrenching decisions to end the …
In 2002, testimonies from various regions in Peru, including Ayacucho and Apurimac, highlighted the severe impact of violence on families. Mothers living in fear and mourning the loss or disappearance of loved ones faced challenges in providing a safe environment for their children. The stress and trauma experienced by these …
In 2000, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict was adopted. This protocol raised the minimum age for compulsory recruitment and direct participation in hostilities from 15 to 18 years. It also stipulated that non-state armed groups …
A group of children, aged between 8 and 12, were injured by a landmine explosion in Sapallanga, near Huancayo. The explosion occurred when one of the children accidentally stepped on the mine while they were playing after taking their sheep to graze. The incident resulted in severe injuries, including the …
On 19 August 1993, a group of approximately 200 members of the Sendero Luminoso attacked eight colonist camps in the province of Satipo, Junín, Peru. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 55 people, including both natives and colonists. The attackers also mutilated 14 children by cutting off their …
In 1991, the Peruvian Communist Party - Shining Path (PCP-SL) focused on indoctrinating children through the formation of the 'School of Pioneers.' This initiative aimed to instill the party's ideology in the youth, emphasizing solidarity, sacrifice, and class hatred. The PCP-SL utilized unconventional teaching methods to engage children and integrate …
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