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 November 2002, testimonies were collected from residents of Ayacucho, Peru, detailing the violence and displacement they experienced. The accounts describe the psychological and physical impact of losing family members and being forced to leave their homes due to military actions. The testimonies highlight the severe disruption to social and …
The Shining Path insurgency severely disrupted the lives of rural communities in Peru, leading to widespread fear and economic instability. The violence and threat of attacks forced many to abandon their work and adopt precarious living conditions. Displacement and the breakdown of social and economic structures further exacerbated poverty and …
The report discusses the socio-political consequences of the armed conflict on rural communities in Peru. It highlights the destruction and weakening of social and political organization, the displacement and fragmentation of communities, and the exacerbation of conflicts. The report also notes the breakdown of social representation and local power structures, …
In 2002, testimonies from Ayacucho and Huancayo reveal the severe impact of violence on families, particularly widows who were forced to assume new roles after the loss of their husbands. These women faced significant challenges, including raising children alone and taking on traditionally male roles to sustain their households. Additionally, …
In the early 2000s, the Asháninka people in the Ene Valley faced pressure from the PCP-SL (Shining Path) who sought to militarize their communities. Despite the threats, some Asháninkas resisted the PCP-SL's influence, recalling reports of violence in Ayacucho and distrusting the promises made by the group. Many Asháninkas chose …
Following the stabilization of the country's economy and the end of armed conflict, displaced families in Peru began returning to their original communities. However, only about half of the displaced population managed to return, and many faced unsustainable conditions due to limited state assistance. As a result, some were forced …
The armed conflict in Peru, particularly the attacks by Sendero Luminoso and the actions of the forces of order, significantly disrupted rural employment. The destruction of production means and the absence of key community members led to a decline in employment opportunities, affecting the rural labor force and altering production …
In 1996, native communities in Peru, such as Cachingarani and Maxomiñiari, faced displacement due to conflicts and instability. Many people moved to urban areas like Huancayo and Lima for safety, while older residents often remained in their original locations. The displaced communities encountered challenges in health, education, and territorial rights …
The return of the displaced Asháninka communities was not uniform, with each community following a different pattern. The lack of a government plan to facilitate this process led to various strategies, with gradual and community-led returns proving most successful. The return process was fraught with challenges, including the destruction of …
In 1995, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Francis Deng, visited the Selva Central region of Peru to highlight the situation of the Asháninka communities. The Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos published a report on the disappearance of these communities, which were significantly affected by the internal armed conflict. …
The Great Asháninka March marked the official beginning of the return process for families displaced by violence in the Selva Central region of Peru. Initiated by the government and the Armed Forces, the campaign aimed to resettle over 500 individuals back to their original communities. However, the full return of …
On April 21, 1994, the Peruvian weekly magazine Caretas reported the discovery of the body of a young woman and five unrecognizable bodies in Moyuna. The remains were found by a farmer who was searching for his missing daughter. The incident highlights the violence and chaos in the region, as …
In 1994, displaced communities in Satipo, Peru, began returning to their homes after being forced to leave due to subversive violence. The returning families faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives and communities, which had been destroyed by the conflict. With support from organizations like World Vision and the Truth …
In 1994, the community of Río Sonomoro, inhabited by the nomatsiguenga ethnic group, suffered a violent incursion by the PCP-SL. The attack resulted in at least 30 deaths, including both colonists and natives, and involved acts of extreme violence such as the burning of houses and the killing of pregnant …
In the early 1990s, the survivors of Uchuraccay faced significant challenges due to the stigma and fear associated with their community. Led by Elías Ccente, the displaced families from Uchuraccay were encouraged to return to their homeland. On October 10, 1993, supported by the Concilio Nacional Evangélico Peruano, twenty-four families …
On October 9, 1993, the Peruvian government established the Project for Support to Re-Population (PAR) through Supreme Decree N° 073-93-PMC. This initiative was created as part of the National Development Institute (INADE) under the Ministry of the Presidency. Its purpose was to facilitate the return of displaced populations to their …
In 1991, a woman from Vista Alegre, Tocache, San Martín, Peru, reported that her father was killed by soldiers who accused him of being a 'senderista'. Additionally, two of her cousins were sexually assaulted and subsequently murdered by the same soldiers. This event highlights the severe impact of displacement and …
In 1991, the community of Matzuriniari was attacked by the PCP-SL, resulting in the massacre of 70 people. This brutal event led to the displacement of approximately 800 individuals who fled to the urban area of San Martín de Pangoa. The incident is part of a series of violent actions …
In 1991, the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) conducted multiple incursions into the village of Grau in the San Martín region of Peru. They coerced the local population and authorities into attending meetings where they engaged in propaganda and issued threats of violence against non-compliance. The situation escalated to the …
In 1990, the Asháninka communities faced significant displacement due to the actions of the PCP-SL (Shining Path). The insurgent group attacked and forced the relocation of approximately 10,000 Asháninkas, leading to the disappearance of 14 communities in the Alto Tambo region and 30 along the Río Ene. The displaced were …
In 1990, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) committed selective assassinations in various communities, including Dos de Mayo, leading to widespread insecurity. This prompted mass displacement of communities from the Tsiriari Valley to Mazamari. The Confederation of Amazonian Nationalities of Peru (CONAP) issued a statement condemning the …
In 1989, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) gained control over much of the Province of Satipo, excluding major cities and certain areas. This occupation had a significant impact on the indigenous Asháninka people, who faced cultural erasure and displacement from their ancestral lands. The Asháninka communities were forced to relocate to …
In 1989, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) insurgents entered the Río Kiatari community, attacking and looting homes, and killing leaders. Many families fled, but some returned after the community organized self-defense patrols. Concurrently, in Río Ene, the PCP-SL imposed strict control, restricting river transport and forcibly recruiting community members, including children, …
In 1988, a group of displaced individuals from Uchuraccay, who had sought refuge in Ccarhuapampa, were attacked by members of the PCP Sendero Luminoso. Several people were killed in the attack, including Paulina Ccasani Huicho, Fortunato Soto Ccasani, Dionisio Nawpa Gavilán, and Angélica Huachaca Gavilán. The attack is remembered as …
In 1988, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) established control over the Bolsón Cuchara and Bolsón Primavera areas, creating what they called a 'New State.' They mediated between local drug traffickers and farmers, imposing a new order and seeking greater control over the lucrative coca trade. The PCP-SL coerced the local population …
In 1986, survivors from the Base of Miraflores relocated to Pucallacta as the Base of Yerbabuena was abandoned. Facing extreme hunger, a group of 27 victims returned to Chapi in search of food and decided to surrender to the military. The local population suffered from violence perpetrated by both subversives …
In August 1983, the Infantería de Marina established a Civil Defense Committee in Ccarhuahurán, a historical center of the Iquichanos in Huanta, Peru. This was part of a broader effort to create 'multicommunal antisubversive bases' in response to the threat posed by the PCP-SL. By November 1983, families from ten …
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