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 April 2002, the Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Forced Disappearances, Extrajudicial Executions, and Exhumation of Clandestine Graves was established by Resolution No. 631-2002-MP-FN. This office plays a crucial role in investigating serious human rights violations and is led by a specialized senior prosecutor. The office requires reinforcement in technical-legal aspects, …
During control operations in Peru, individuals were often detained and subsequently disappeared after being stopped at checkpoints or on highways. These detentions typically occurred when individuals were traveling between provinces and were intercepted by authorities checking for identification or names on lists of suspected subversives. The testimony from the Truth …
According to a report by the Defensoría del Pueblo published in 2002, the Peruvian Armed Forces were responsible for 81% of the forced disappearance cases attributed to state agents. The report also highlights that the National Police accounted for 17% of these cases. The CVR received reports indicating that about …
The Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) was tasked with investigating human rights violations that occurred in Peru, including forced disappearances, arbitrary executions, and other forms of violence. The commission aimed to establish a connection between truth, justice, and reconciliation, focusing on the dignity of individuals and the consolidation of …
In 2000, the Special Rapporteur presented principles on the right to restitution, indemnification, and rehabilitation for victims of human rights violations to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. These principles emphasize the rights of families to know the truth about the circumstances of human rights violations and the fate …
The disappearance of university students from La Cantuta was a significant event involving allegations of forced disappearances and a controversial investigation by the DINCOTE. The police claimed a subversive conspiracy, but evidence and expert analysis suggested possible fabrication of evidence. The case raised doubts about the involvement of the accused …
Following the capture of Abimael Guzmán Reynoso, the leader of the PCP-Sendero Luminoso, in September 1992, there was a notable decrease in reported cases of forced disappearances by state agents in Peru. This decline was attributed to the disbanding of the Sendero Luminoso organization and the implementation of anti-terrorism legislation …
On May 11, 1992, the Asociación Pro Derechos Humanos (APRODEH) filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of several individuals who were allegedly detained and disappeared by Peruvian police and navy forces. The case was opened by the Commission on July 6, 1992, and despite …
In 1992, the Peruvian government, under President Fujimori, enacted Legislative Decree 726, allowing military and police forces to enter university campuses to combat terrorist activities. This effectively ended university autonomy and led to the militarization of campuses, including the installation of a military base at the entrance of the Universidad …
During the first year of President Alberto Fujimori's government, there were reports of 375 forced disappearances in Peru, with 236 cases remaining unresolved. The operations were allegedly conducted by a specialized unit within the National Intelligence System, targeting presumed terrorists, particularly in universities. These actions were reportedly known to the …
In 1991, following the assassination of a professor, a series of forced disappearances and arbitrary executions of students occurred in Peru. Notable victims included Alcides Ccopa Taipe, Francisco Fernández Gálvez, and Dora Marín Aire. The government responded with increased military interventions in universities, leading to student protests, including the burning …
In 1991, the Peruvian military and political leadership established a specialized intelligence unit known as the 'Destacamento Colina'. This group, composed of members from the Army Intelligence Service (SIE), was tasked with carrying out operations to eliminate suspected subversives and their sympathizers. The group became notorious for its involvement in …
In 1990, a series of human rights violations were committed against the campesino population in the province of Chumbivilcas, Cusco. These violations included arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, sexual violence, and arbitrary executions. The perpetrators were members of the Peruvian Army stationed at the Antabamba Military Base in Apurímac.
In August 1989, the Peruvian armed forces implemented a new counterinsurgency strategy that aimed to eliminate Shining Path's political-administrative organizations rather than focusing on territorial control. This strategy led to significant changes, including increased support from the peasantry against Sendero Luminoso and the growth of self-defense committees. However, it also …
On August 22, 1984, the Peruvian Navy was responsible for the arbitrary detention, torture, forced disappearance, and execution of 50 individuals in Pucayacu. The bodies were discovered in mass graves, and additional disappearances of 57 locals were reported. These events occurred within a broader context of human rights violations during …
On 1 August 1984, a military patrol composed of members of the Peruvian Navy executed six villagers from the communities of Callqui and Nisperosniyocc. The executions took place at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Callqui. This incident is part of a broader pattern of forced disappearances and arbitrary executions in …
In 1983, a series of forced disappearances and extrajudicial executions occurred in Totos, Cangallo Province, Peru. These acts were carried out by members of the Peruvian Army stationed at the Totos Military Base, targeting individuals suspected of being associated with the Shining Path insurgency. The events are indicative of a …
In 1983, Amnesty International presented a report to the Peruvian government under President Fernando Belaunde Terry, highlighting the issue of forced disappearances during the internal armed conflict. This report, along with subsequent actions by human rights lawyers in 1984, brought international attention to the human rights violations occurring in Peru. …
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