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.
The testimony from October 2002 highlights the severe sexual violence perpetrated against women by soldiers in Huánuco, Peru. Victims were subjected to extreme humiliation and abuse, leading to long-lasting trauma and a deep sense of injustice. Many survivors struggled with feelings of shame and societal stigma, often remaining silent about …
In Uchubamba, military forces conducted a search for escaped members of the MRTA, resulting in the detention and physical abuse of several individuals, including a young man from the sierra. In a separate incident in Huertas, military personnel forcibly removed a family from their home, physically assaulted male members, and …
In June 2002, testimonies from Accomarca, Ayacucho, revealed instances of abuse and mistreatment by military forces. Residents reported being forced to abandon their homes, animals, and fields due to military actions. The lack of identification of perpetrators made it difficult for victims to report these abuses.
The report details accounts of sexual violence committed by military personnel stationed at the Vilca base. According to testimonies, an average of two sexual assaults occurred monthly, primarily targeting young girls aged 14 and 15. These incidents were reported to local authorities, but the victims were often released the same …
In 1996, a woman was detained by soldiers in the department of San Martín, Peru. She was subjected to severe physical and sexual abuse by multiple soldiers, including being stripped, beaten, and raped. The abuse continued as she was moved to different military locations, highlighting the grave human rights violations …
During the Operativo Aries in 1994, severe human rights violations were reported, including the sexual assault of minors by military personnel. Testimonies collected by the CVR indicate that some members of the armed forces used rape as a method to instill fear in local populations. On April 8, 1994, 15 …
During the early 1990s, particularly in 1993, there were reports of sexual violence committed by state agents in Peru. Women, especially those without documentation, were subjected to abuse and exploitation by military personnel who controlled various regions. Testimonies reveal that women were coerced into sexual acts under the pretense of …
In 1993, sexual violence was reportedly a systematic practice within the Peruvian Army, known as 'pichana'. This involved the sexual assault of women by soldiers, often as a form of punishment or control. Testimonies describe how women were 'given' to soldiers, highlighting the brutal and dehumanizing treatment they endured.
On 31 August 1991, a mass sexual assault was perpetrated by members of the military in the department of Cajamarca, Peru. Multiple women were subjected to brutal sexual violence by military personnel, highlighting a pattern of systematic abuse. The testimonies reveal the extent of the violence and the disregard for …
During the Peruvian armed conflict, women suspected of collaborating with subversive groups were subjected to severe sexual violence by military personnel. One account describes a woman who was detained, tortured, and raped by military personnel at a base in Cangallo. Such incidents were part of a broader pattern of human …
On August 28, 1989, Mariano Huyhua Calluchi was detained, tortured, and disappeared by soldiers from the Capaya Military Base. Accused of collaborating with terrorists, despite being appointed as a community delegate by the military, Mariano was taken along with other community members. His family attempted to secure his release by …
In 1989, a witness detained at the Military Base of Capaya in Abancay reported witnessing numerous violations against women. Soldiers pursued, captured, and sexually assaulted women throughout the night, with some women pleading for death. The following day, the witness observed the bodies of the victims, many of whom were …
In 1989, individuals in Peru were subjected to forced disappearance and torture by police and military forces. Victims were detained under false pretenses, tortured, and held incommunicado in various locations, including Chalhuanca, Santa Rosa, and Abancay. Despite being innocent, they were accused of being terrorists and suffered severe physical and …
In 1989, a woman in the Culebra hamlet, Huancayo, was accused of being a terrorist by a local man after she rejected his advances. The military, acting on this accusation, detained her, and her mutilated body was found eighteen days later near the Culebras river. This event is part of …
In 1989, multiple individuals were detained in Capaya, Peru, under accusations of being associated with terrorists. Detainees, including women, faced severe mistreatment, including physical abuse and sexual violence. The military's actions were part of a broader conflict involving the Sendero Luminoso, and many detainees were held without evidence and later …
In 1989, three women detained at Cuartel 9 de Diciembre in Apurímac, Peru, were subjected to severe sexual violence by military personnel. The women were repeatedly raped and forced to engage in sexual acts with each other under duress. Despite promises of release, all three women were later found dead.
Victor, a tinsmith, was detained by soldiers in Ayacucho on August 7, 1988, due to a case of mistaken identity. He was tortured for four hours and held for 15 days. During his detention, he was subjected to severe physical abuse and witnessed other detainees being tortured and possibly killed.
In 1988, a detainee in the department of Apurimac, Peru, was subjected to severe torture and inhumane treatment at the Counter-subversive Military Base of Abancay. The victim experienced extreme physical and psychological distress, leading to a suicide attempt. This case highlights the brutal conditions faced by many during this period …
In 1988, individuals were detained by the Peruvian Army in Abancay and subjected to torture to force confessions of involvement in an attack against an army truck. Despite their claims of being tortured, the prosecutor present ignored their complaints and threatened them with further torture. This event highlights the systemic …
In August 1987, a 15-year-old girl named D. Y. A. was subjected to sexual violence by military personnel in Manta, Peru. The soldiers were searching for her brother, Desiderio R. A., who was accused of theft. Despite initially denying the incident, the responsible soldier, Jorge Luis Escriba Yangali, was identified …
In 1987, police violence became a significant issue in Puno, Peru, as reported by the Vicaría de la Solidaridad. Numerous incidents of police abuse were documented, including the killing of a young girl, Juana Choque Miranda, and a young man, Juan Gutiérrez Mamani, by intoxicated police officers. The local population …
In 1987, a woman was subjected to sexual violence by numerous military personnel at the Morales military base in Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru. A witness, who was detained and tortured at the time, recounted the horrific event where the woman was abused by 30 to 40 soldiers. The incident highlights …
In March 1986, approximately twenty military personnel from the Pampas base conducted a patrol operation in the district of Vilca. During this operation, they detained V. C. I. and abused his family members. His wife and daughters were sexually assaulted, and the family fled to the jungle to avoid further …
In April 1985, a 19-year-old woman was detained by the Peruvian Army and taken to the Base of Pampa Cangallo in Ayacucho. She was accused of being affiliated with Shining Path (SL) and subjected to physical torture, including beatings with firearms and kicks. The woman was also sexually assaulted by …
Jesús Manuel Oropeza Chonta was killed by a grenade thrown by Corporal GC Héctor Campos Yui after attempting to escape from custody. The incident occurred near Canyapampa, and the patrol left the scene upon spotting a group of unknown individuals approaching. An investigative commission recommended charges against the patrol members …
In 1984, the Peruvian Army established a military base in Manta, Huancavelica. Following this, soldiers began abusing local women, resulting in many children being born without knowing their fathers. The victims often did not report these abuses due to fear of reprisals and lack of support from authorities.
In 1984, military personnel stationed in Moya, Peru, were involved in serious human rights abuses, including sexual violence against local women. The Commission of Truth and Reconciliation investigated these incidents, revealing that soldiers organized forced gatherings where women were coerced into attending and subjected to sexual assault. One victim, identified …
In 1984, in the district of Totos, Ayacucho, military forces detained a woman and subjected her to sexual violence as a means of coercion. Despite being pregnant, she was raped by soldiers during her detention at a military base. She was released after her family provided livestock and goods to …
In 1984, following the assassination of four community members by insurgents, a group of 20 to 30 soldiers from the Julcamarca military base arrived in the community of Cahua. They gathered the villagers in the community square, separated the men from the women, and subjected the men to beatings while …
During the Peruvian conflict, pregnant women were subjected to severe sexual violence by military personnel. Despite international laws protecting pregnant women during armed conflicts, these protections were not upheld in Peru. Women were detained, threatened, and repeatedly raped, leading to forced pregnancies or clandestine abortions due to the criminalization of …
In 1983, the Estadio de Huanta in Ayacucho, Peru, was used as a military base by the Peruvian Navy. During this time, numerous human rights abuses were reported, including the sexual assault and execution of a 40-year-old campesina woman by marines. This event is part of a broader pattern of …
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