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 period of violence in Peru, communities faced significant challenges from the actions of the PCP-SL. Some communities effectively defended themselves, fostering a sense of pride and dignity, while others experienced guilt and shame for their inability to do so. After the peak of violence, these communities focused on …
During the internal conflict in Peru, homes and schools became dangerous places due to the threat of being targeted by either the Shining Path (PCP-SL) or the military. Communities organized themselves into defense groups, such as rondas campesinas, to protect against violence. However, these groups sometimes resorted to cruel and …
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