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.
Samuel Dyer, an entrepreneur, was detained by Colonel PNP Domínguez Solís and taken to the Comandancia General del Ejército in San Borja, known as 'Pentagonito'. He was handed over without formal documentation and later subjected to mistreatment by soldiers. His detention was publicized by the media, leading to false reports …
In October 2002, a detainee was held and tortured in Tomanga, Sarhua, Ayacucho, Peru. The individual was subjected to physical abuse and forced to confess to alleged connections with terrorist groups such as PCP-SL and MRTA. The detainee was kept in harsh conditions without legal representation, highlighting the human rights …
Saturnino Castillo Peralta provided a testimony during a public hearing in Abancay, describing his detention and mistreatment. He recounted being held for five days in Cunyac, where he was restrained and deprived of food and water. Following this, he was transferred to a command post where he was subjected to …
The testimony describes the inhumane conditions and torture faced by detainees during the internal armed conflict in Peru. The declarant recounts being held in a small cell, subjected to physical abuse, and deprived of basic necessities like food and water. This account highlights the severe human rights violations that occurred …
In 2002, several testimonies were recorded in Lima, Peru, highlighting the struggles of individuals who were detained and their families. These accounts reveal the psychological and economic challenges faced by survivors and their families, particularly widows, who had to adapt to new roles and responsibilities. Despite the hardships, many families …
In 2002, several individuals, including Fortunata and Mercedes Celestina Núñez Huanuco, were unjustly detained by military forces in Jauja, Peru. They were subjected to inhumane treatment, such as being bound and transported to military bases. Some detainees were released after hours of detention, while others, like Raúl Salas Chocas and …
In 1994, a detainee in Lima was subjected to inhumane conditions and torture at the facilities of the DINCOTE. The individual was kept in a small, dark cell with a foul smell and no proper place to rest, enduring several days without adequate food or water. This event highlights the …
On 12 September 1993, individuals were detained by military personnel in Monzón, Huamalíes, Peru, accused of aiding subversives. Detainees were subjected to severe torture, including physical abuse and electric shocks, at military bases in Cachicoto and BCS N°313. The report highlights the brutal treatment of detainees, including sexual violence against …
In September 1993, a man was detained by military forces in Manchuria, Monzon, during spring celebrations. He was accused by a coerced informant and subjected to severe torture at the military base of Cachicoto and later at the BCS N°313. Despite his claims of innocence, he was repeatedly tortured by …
On August 28, 1993, several individuals were detained by the military and later handed over to the police in Satipo, Peru. The military investigation was deemed irregular as it violated existing laws that reserved terrorism investigations for the National Police. The detainees claimed they were coerced into confessing at the …
In 1993, an individual was detained in the district of Los Olivos, Lima, and subsequently taken to the Las Palmas Military Base. This event is part of a series of detentions and human rights concerns documented during this period in Peru.
María de la Cruz Pari, a 20-year-old woman, was detained by the PIP along with twelve others accused of being part of the Ejército Guerrillero Popular de Socorro Popular de Sendero Luminoso. During her detention and interrogation by DINCOTE agents, she was allegedly raped, resulting in pregnancy. The incident was …
In 1993, the Peruvian government enacted a law allowing the Armed Forces to detain individuals suspected of terrorism in areas without a police presence. This law enabled the military to conduct preliminary investigations, which was a violation of international human rights standards. The involvement of the Armed Forces in judicial …
In 1993, several individuals were detained in various districts of Lima, including San Martín de Porres and Comas. These detainees were subsequently transferred to the DINCOTE, a facility associated with the Peruvian intelligence services, where significant events took place. The detentions were part of broader security measures during a period …
On November 5, 1992, a civilian was detained by a combined force of the army and police in Chalhuanca, Peru. The individual was taken to DINCOTE and was not accounted for to their family. They were coerced into signing documents under duress and later sentenced to life imprisonment by a …
On the night of 27 July 1992, Samuel Dyer Ampudia was detained at the Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima, Peru, while attempting to board a flight to Miami. The detention was carried out by Major PNP Migdonio Torres Aliaga under orders from Colonel PNP Víctor Arcila Dupp, despite Dyer having …
On July 23, 1992, an individual was detained in the district of San Martín de Porres, Lima, Peru. The detainee reported experiencing severe abuse, including attempted sexual violence, during their detention at the DINCOTE. The incident highlights the human rights violations occurring in Peru during this period.
On June 24, 1992, journalist Pedro Yauri was detained and subsequently disappeared in Huacho, Peru. His disappearance was part of a series of violent events in Peru during 1992, which included actions by paramilitary groups and the unjust condemnation of individuals accused of terrorism. The period was marked by significant …
On 27 April 1992, FC was detained and tortured by military forces in Raucana. Fearing for his life, the local population mobilized to prevent his transfer. Tensions escalated, leading Captain Gonzales to order the military to open fire on the crowd, resulting in one civilian death and at least eleven …
Alida Francisca Pérez Valle, a sociology student, was forcibly taken from her home in El Tambo by masked individuals wearing boots. Prior to her abduction, her home and those of two relatives were searched. She had previously been detained on December 2, 1991, with other students, during which she was …
In 1992, a man was detained by the military in Naranjitos, Bagua, due to the assumption that all terrorists had beards. Despite being blindfolded and chained, he was beaten with rifle butts and shoes. This incident highlights the arbitrary detentions and racial prejudices prevalent during the conflict in Peru.
On June 19, 1991, Julio, a psychology student and teacher, was detained during a police operation following an attack commemorated by Sendero Luminoso. He was tortured and transferred between various police and military facilities, where he faced threats and racial profiling. Despite a lack of evidence, he was told he …
On April 23, 1991, seven civilians, including Zenón Huamaní Chuchón and Julio Arotoma Cacñahuaray, were detained by a military patrol in Huancapi, Peru. The patrol, led by Sub Lieutenant Chávez, was accused of using excessive force, including physical assault and firing shots into the air. The detentions were reportedly politically …
On April 23, 1991, seven residents of Huancapi were detained by military personnel under the command of Sub Lieutenant José Luis Chávez Velásquez. The detainees were taken to the Huancapi Military Base, but when their families inquired about their whereabouts, they were told that no detainees were present. Despite attempts …
On April 1, 1991, P. David Ritter Walker, an American priest, was detained by the Peruvian Armed Forces after they violently raided his home. His detention was due to his support for local farmers' demands for better agricultural conditions. The incident prompted Monsignor Guido Breña to issue a statement and …
On 14 March 1991, forces of the Peruvian Army, accompanied by police officers, arbitrarily detained three local authorities and a community member in Chuschi, Cangallo, Ayacucho. They were taken to the Pampa Cangallo Military Base, and their whereabouts have been unknown since, marking them as disappeared. This event occurred during …
On May 7, 1990, Samuel Reynaldo Ramos Diego and Jesús Liceti Mego were detained by armed men in civilian clothing while traveling on a motorcycle in Castillo Grande, Peru. Despite official claims that they were released the same day, witnesses, including Ramos Diego's wife, did not recognize the signature on …
In May 1990, individuals were detained by the military in the Plaza de Santa Rosa de Chupaca and subsequently transferred to the Acac Bellavista military base. This event is part of a broader pattern of human rights violations, including torture, that occurred in Peru during the late 20th century. The …
In late April, a military patrol in Peru detained several individuals, including Efraín Alvarez Charccahuana and Grimaldo Huisa Alcahuamán, under accusations of terrorism. The patrol engaged in human rights violations, including physical abuse and torture, as they sought information about weapons. Grimaldo Huisa Alcahuamán was last seen being detained and …
On the evening of April 23, a patrol arrived at Cristina Salhua Iqueño's house in Tirani, where they detained several individuals, including Eustaquio Apfata Salhua. The following day, the patrol moved to Nanrapata with the detainees. In a related incident, seven individuals searching for a stolen donkey were either killed …
On 22 April 1990, Hermenegildo Jauja Salazar was detained along with Jesús Jauja Sullo while traveling from Chuchumake-Tirani to Fuchungo. Hermenegildo was later found agonizing on the ground, and witnesses reported that he had been interrogated, submerged in water, and beaten. His death was confirmed by witnesses, though there is …
In March 1990, a university student was detained near the University of San Marcos in Lima and taken to DINCOTE, where she experienced severe abuse. The testimonies reveal a pattern of sexual violence and torture against detainees, including forced nudity, physical assault, and sexual assault by officers. These events highlight …
Rodolfo Angel Escobar Jurado was arbitrarily detained and subsequently disappeared in Huancavelica on February 27, 1990. This incident is believed to have been carried out by state agents during a period of intense social unrest and violence in the region, which was marked by the activities of the subversive group …
In 1990, a person was detained in Lambayeque by a group of eight armed individuals. The detainee was blindfolded, handcuffed, and taken to the JECOTE in Chiclayo. During the detention, the detainee's family members were subjected to physical abuse and threats.
In 1990, a person was detained by a police officer in the Province of Barranca, Lima, Peru. The detainee was taken to the Barranca Police Station, then transferred to the PIP of Barranca, and subsequently to the DINCOTE in Lima. This event highlights the pattern of violent detentions and the …
On December 26, 1989, a declarant was detained in the district of Ayacucho, province of Huamanga, department of Ayacucho. The initial events took place at the DIRCOTE in Ayacucho. Subsequently, on January 23, 1990, the declarant was transferred to the Santiago Apóstol prison, also located in Ayacucho.
In November 1989, a woman was detained in the district of San Juan de Miraflores, Lima. During her detention, she was subjected to physical abuse and a humiliating medical examination by a forensic doctor. Despite her injuries and claims of mistreatment, the medical examination was conducted in a manner that …
On 3 November 1989, a woman was detained in the district of San Juan de Miraflores, Lima, Peru. During her detention at the local police station, she was subjected to severe physical and sexual abuse. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence against women in police custody …
In September 1989, five participants of an agricultural workshop organized by the local federation in Crucero, Puno, were detained by the police. The detainees were reportedly taken to the Central Cayacachi without explanation and subjected to physical abuse. In response, 250 community delegates gathered to demand their release, highlighting tensions …
On July 26, 1989, nine community members were detained and disappeared by military forces in Colcapampa, Maní, Oyón. They were accused of terrorism, reflecting the intense conflict and human rights abuses occurring in Peru during this period. This event is part of a broader pattern of violence and repression in …
Luis Alberto Alvarez Aguilar, a 21-year-old student from Lima, was detained on April 30, 1989, along with two other students, under suspicion of involvement with the PCP-SL. Despite being released due to lack of evidence, Alvarez Aguilar was later implicated in activities related to the organization. He and José Abel …
On March 14, 1989, individuals were detained by police forces in the province of Chupaca, Peru, and held at DINCOTE for 18 days. During this period, detainees were subjected to severe torture and mistreatment, including being kept incommunicado. Reports indicate that detainees in emergency zones were taken to clandestine detention …
In February 1989, soldiers dressed in civilian clothes forcibly entered the home of Tomasa Aymara Moya and detained her husband, Bernabé Quicaña Runtu. Despite recognizing the soldiers as being from the Capaya Military Base, Tomasa was met with violence when she inquired about her husband's whereabouts. She later heard his …
In 1989, multiple individuals were detained in Capaya, Peru, under accusations of being associated with terrorists. Detainees, including women, faced severe mistreatment, including physical abuse and sexual violence. The military's actions were part of a broader conflict involving the Sendero Luminoso, and many detainees were held without evidence and later …
In September 1988, a university student was detained in Ñaña, Lima, and taken to DINCOTE, where she was subjected to interrogation and threats of sexual violence. The testimonies reveal a pattern of abuse, including physical assault and coercion, during interrogations at DINCOTE. These events highlight the human rights violations occurring …
Porfirio Suni Quispe was detained and tortured by police in Ayaviri, Peru, following an attack on the Crucero police station by Sendero Luminoso on August 5, 1988. The police sought to extract a confession from Suni, accusing him of being a collaborator with the insurgent group. His detention and subsequent …
Victor, a tinsmith, was detained by soldiers in Ayacucho on August 7, 1988, due to a case of mistaken identity. He was tortured for four hours and held for 15 days. During his detention, he was subjected to severe physical abuse and witnessed other detainees being tortured and possibly killed.
In July 1988, several individuals, including priest Carlos Gallagher and Pilar Coll, were detained in Ayacucho under accusations of terrorism. They were released shortly after due to the efforts of CEAS and other notable figures. This event highlights the tensions and accusations faced by human rights advocates in Peru during …
In 1988, detainees in Lima, Peru, were subjected to severe human rights violations, including torture and inhumane treatment, during interrogations by state forces. These interrogations often occurred in unofficial detention settings without legal oversight, where victims were coerced into providing information or confessions. Even during official detentions, where legal representatives …
In 1988, individuals were subjected to severe torture and inhumane treatment in the Province of Chupaca, Peru. Victims were hung by their feet, submerged in dirty water, and burned with hot wood while being interrogated about the whereabouts of insurgents. Detained without communication, they endured harsh conditions, including being thrown …
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