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 September 2002, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) enforced strict communal living rules in Quempiri, labeling those who did not comply as 'individualists.' This led to severe human rights abuses, including forced labor, deprivation of food, and the breakdown of family and community ties. The oppressive environment resulted in tragic outcomes, …
In Uchiza, during the early 2000s, the narcotrafficking industry was reported to have financed military activities. The military allegedly commandeered vehicles without compensation and were involved in various abuses. Additionally, both the military and the Sendero Luminoso were implicated in violent acts against civilians, with the latter known for leaving …
In July 1997, a testimony revealed the harrowing experiences of adolescents recruited by the MRTA, who were subjected to forced abortions and the abduction of their newborns. The testimony describes how these young girls, many of whom were minors, were physically abused and sexually violated by members of the MRTA. …
On 29 March 1994, a family in Cayumba Chico, Peru, was subjected to arbitrary executions by army personnel. The mother was raped and found with broken arms and a broken mouth, while the six-year-old sister was also executed. This event highlights the severe human rights abuses, including sexual violence, perpetrated …
In 1994, reports emerged of extreme violence and human rights abuses committed by military forces in the Huallaga region of Peru. Witnesses recounted numerous deaths and disappearances, with military personnel accused of killing without trial. In contrast, the PCP-SL, despite its own brutalities, reportedly conducted popular trials for those who …
In 1990, the local leadership of the MRTA (Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement) in the Huallaga region of Peru became involved in drug trafficking by charging fees for drug flights. This involvement was coordinated with the military to control narcotics operations. The MRTA also committed human rights abuses, including the killings …
In 1989, multiple accounts of sexual violence were reported in Ayacucho, Peru, involving members of the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). These incidents included the abduction and sexual assault of women and young girls, often followed by forced recruitment into the group. Victims were subjected to severe abuse, and some were …
In 1989, a group led by Santiago Martin Rivas, known as Grupo Escorpio, was involved in the summary executions of drug traffickers in the Alto Huallaga region. These operations were part of a broader pattern of violence and human rights abuses linked to the counterinsurgency efforts in Peru. The actions …
In 1983, military forces were deployed to Ayacucho, Peru, to combat subversion, but were perceived as foreign invaders by the local population. This perception was exacerbated by the military's actions, which included human rights abuses against civilians suspected of being involved with terrorist activities. The intervention led to significant racial …
In September 1982, the Sinchis, a special unit of the Peruvian police, arrived in Chalcos, Ayacucho, presenting themselves as protectors. Initially engaging with the community through activities like sports, their behavior soon turned violent. They falsely accused local teachers of terrorism, detained, and brutally killed them. This incident contributed to …
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