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 the aftermath of the internal conflict in Peru, communities in Ayacucho experienced heightened levels of distrust and fear among neighbors and outsiders. This pervasive suspicion hindered interpersonal relationships and significantly slowed down efforts towards community reconstruction and recovery. The legacy of the conflict left deep psychological scars, with many …
In September 2002, communities in regions such as Pucallpa, Ucayali, and Satipo, Junín, expressed fear over the potential resurgence of the PCP-SL (Shining Path) insurgent group. The Asháninka people, who had previously suffered from massacres and mass abductions, felt unprotected and feared a return to violence. These fears were exacerbated …
During the internal conflict in Ayacucho, subversive groups took justice into their own hands, executing individuals based on ideological decisions and community consensus. This period saw the erosion of traditional authority structures, as local leaders were either coerced into compliance or forced to abandon their positions due to threats and …
In 2002, testimonies from various regions in Peru, including Tingo María and Lima, highlighted the ongoing fear and insecurity among communities due to the remnants of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path) insurgency. Despite the official end of the conflict, many locals, including indigenous groups like the Asháninkas, continued to face …
In 2002, testimonies from Lima reveal a climate of fear among authorities and civilians during a period of conflict. Victims of torture and imprisonment reported feeling isolated and unprotected due to the inaction of police and other officials, who were themselves afraid of retaliation. The pervasive fear led to a …
In 2002, numerous testimonies were collected from individuals in Peru who experienced severe human rights abuses. These accounts describe a pervasive climate of fear, with threats of violence, torture, and murder by groups such as Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). Many people were forced to abandon their homes and live in …
The PCP-SL (Shining Path) used fear and intimidation to control Asháninka communities in Peru. They threatened the Asháninka with punishment, torture, and death for non-compliance or dissent. The group spread distrust within communities and families, and manipulated the Asháninka into fearing the military, further isolating them.
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.
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