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. Sexual Violence Against Women in Peru

    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 …

    Huánuco, Peru Tomo VI, capítulo 'La violencia sexual contra la mujer'; página 222
  2. Military Abuses in Uchubamba and Huertas

    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 …

    Uchubamba and Huertas, Junín, Peru CVR. BDI. Entrevista en profundidad P197, Uchubamba (Junín), 8 de junio de 2002; CVR. BDI. Testimonio 301726, Huertas
  3. Human Rights Abuses in Accomarca

    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.

    Accomarca, Ayacucho, Peru CVR. BDI-I-P26, BDI-I-P31, BDI-I-P33, BDI-I-P48
  4. Sexual Violence in Vilca by Military Personnel

    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 …

    Vilca, Peru CVR. Unidad de Investigaciones Especiales. Huancavelica, 12 de noviembre de 2002
  5. Human Rights Violations in San Martín

    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 …

    San Martín, Peru Página 193-198, Testimonio de Audiencia Pública de Abancay
  6. Sexual Violence by State Agents in Peru

    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 …

    Tocache, Tingo María, Aucayacu, Peru
  7. Mass Sexual Violence in Cajamarca

    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 …

    Cajamarca, Peru CVR. Audiencia Pública de Mujer, p. 307
  8. Sexual Violence Against Women in the Context of the Peruvian Armed Conflict

    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 …

    Cayas Chico, District of Huancayo, Province of Huancayo, Department of Junín, Peru página 360
  9. Disappearance and Human Rights Violations at the Capaya Military Base

    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 …

    Capaya, Peru p. 826
  10. Human Rights Violations at the Base Military of Capaya

    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 …

    Base Military of Capaya, Abancay, Peru Página 316
  11. Forced Disappearance and Torture in Peru

    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 …

    Chalhuanca, Santa Rosa, Abancay, Peru Capítulo sobre desaparición forzada, CVR
  12. Sexual Violence and Human Rights Violations in Peru

    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 …

    Caserío Culebra, Huancayo, Departamento de Junín, Peru CVR página 367, referencias 503-509
  13. Detentions and Human Rights Violations in Capaya

    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 …

    Capaya, Peru 825
  14. Detention and Torture of Víctor in Ayacucho

    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.

    Ayacucho, Peru Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación, página 89
  15. Torture and Human Rights Violations in Apurimac, Peru

    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 …

    Apurimac, Peru CVR. Unidad de Investigaciones Especiales. Informe del caso Huanta. p. 78; Testimonio 500207
  16. Sexual Violence by Military Personnel in Manta

    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 …

    Manta, Peru Testimonio 314025; Unidad de Investigaciones Especiales, Huancavelica
  17. Detention and Torture of a Woman in Ayacucho

    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 …

    Base of Pampa Cangallo, Ayacucho, Peru CVR. T. 700010
  18. Killing of Jesús Manuel Oropeza Chonta

    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 …

    Canyapampa, near Puquio, Peru página 135
  19. Military Abuses in Manta, Peru

    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.

    Manta, Huancavelica, Peru Sección: Los rostros de la violencia: hablan las mujeres huancavelicanas
  20. Military Abuses in Moya, Peru

    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 …

    Moya, Peru CVR. Unidad de Investigaciones Especiales. Huancavelica, 9 de noviembre de 2002
  21. Sexual Violence Against Pregnant Women During the Peruvian Conflict

    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 …

    Base Militar de Sivia, Peru página 491-492
  22. Human Rights Violations at the Huanta Stadium

    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 …

    Huanta, Ayacucho, Peru CVR. Audiencia Pública de Mujer. Segunda sesión, 10 de setiembre de 2002

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