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 'faceless courts' were established under decree law 25475 in Peru, creating a secret justice system where the identities of judges and prosecutors were concealed. These courts were justified as necessary for the safety of those judging terrorism cases. However, they were criticized for undermining the accused's right to due …
In 1993, human rights organizations in Peru launched the campaign 'En nombre de los inocentes' to advocate for the release of individuals unjustly detained, prosecuted, and convicted of terrorism-related charges. This campaign highlighted the significant weaknesses in the judicial system, particularly the use of 'faceless' courts, which often disregarded due …
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