Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Peru

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.

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  1. MRTA raid in Yurimaguas

    On July 5, 1990, the MRTA raided the city of Yurimaguas with 95 armed men. During this operation, the insurgents attacked the local prison and freed the prisoners held there. This action was part of a period of intense MRTA activity, which included confrontations with the PCP-Sendero Luminoso in the …

    Yurimaguas, San Martín, Perú Informe CVR, página 183
  2. Attack on Ayacucho prison

    On March 2, 1982, a Shining Path commando attacked the Ayacucho prison, freeing 247 inmates. This event had an impact on the community of Huamanga, since it was a demonstration of political and military strength of the PCP-SL over the state representatives. This fact undoubtedly increased the initial sympathy of …

    Ayacucho, Perú Informe CVR, página 2374

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