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 1989, the community of Aguaytía in Peru experienced violent incursions by the Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). The group engaged in widespread looting and arson, destroying homes and local infrastructure, including schools. The attacks caused significant psychological and emotional distress among the residents, many of whom were forced to flee …
During the internal conflict in Peru, communities faced severe looting and destruction. Homes were burned, livestock stolen, and families were forced to flee to save their lives. The violence led to significant economic hardship as families lost their primary means of subsistence.
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