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.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Committee criticized the use of military tribunals to judge civilians accused of treason and terrorism. These tribunals, staffed by active military personnel and appointed by the Minister of Defense, were deemed to lack the necessary impartiality and independence …
The Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared that allowing military tribunals to try civilians for crimes such as treason and terrorism is unconstitutional. This decision aligns with the interpretation of the Constitution and international human rights instruments, emphasizing the right to a natural judge. The ruling highlights that civilians should not …
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.
In 1993, the Peruvian Constitution incorporated a legal provision allowing the use of military tribunals for the trial of civilians, specifically in cases of treason and terrorism. This practice has been criticized for not meeting the standards of a fair trial, as it limits the rights of the accused, such …
In June 1989, approximately 300 people were killed in the hamlet of Venenillo during an armed confrontation between subversive elements and military forces. It was later revealed that many of the deceased were civilians, including children, who were not involved in the conflict. Testimonies indicate that military forces, following orders …
The Massacre of Accomarca occurred in 1985 when Peruvian military forces killed a group of civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, as part of their counter-insurgency efforts against subversive groups. The military, under the command of Telmo Hurtado, justified these actions as necessary to combat the perceived threat of …
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