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 1992, the Shining Path (PCP-SL) intensified its violent activities in the provinces of Pasco and Junín, Peru. On February 2, 1992, a contingent of approximately 50 militants entered the districts of Tambillo, Auquimarca, and Huallamayo, executing local authorities and community members. The violence continued in May 1992, targeting other …
In August 1985, shortly after Alan García assumed power, members of the Peruvian Armed Forces committed a series of massacres in Pucayacu, Accomarca, Umaro, and Bellavista. These events occurred during a period of political and social tension in Peru, as García's government attempted to address internal conflicts and economic challenges. …
In 1984, the PCP-SL (Shining Path) increased their violent activities in the province of La Mar, targeting both local authorities and civilians. On May 9, they attacked the village of Paiccas, killing 21 villagers. Subsequent attacks in June resulted in the deaths of numerous other villagers, including 22 executed in …
In 1984, the Peruvian Navy played a significant role in the conflict in Ayacucho, maintaining a distance from the local population due to cultural and regional differences. The lack of understanding and interaction with the locals led to severe abuses and massacres, particularly against the indigenous population. The formation of …
In 1983, the community of Uchuraccay in Peru experienced a series of violent attacks by the PCP-SL (Shining Path) on May 20, July 16, and December 24. These attacks resulted in the deaths of approximately 135 villagers, which constituted about a third of the population according to the 1981 census. …
The internal armed conflict in Peru began in May 1980, marked by significant human rights violations. The conflict involved subversive groups like Sendero Luminoso and MRTA, as well as state agents, leading to arbitrary executions and massacres. Despite international human rights treaties in place, such as the International Covenant on …
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The Asociación Pro Derechos Humanos (Aprodeh) has prepared a preliminary report on all extrajudicial executions, massacres in peasant communities, arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, torture, and terrorist attacks — both by …