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. Violence and Displacement in Ayacucho

    In November 2002, testimonies were collected from residents of Ayacucho, Peru, detailing the violence and displacement they experienced. The accounts describe the psychological and physical impact of losing family members and being forced to leave their homes due to military actions. The testimonies highlight the severe disruption to social and …

    Ayacucho, Peru BDI-SM-P112, BDI-II-P732; BDI-SM-P75, BDI-II-P701; BDI-SM-P31, BDI-II-P606 (Ayacucho, noviembre 2002)
  2. Human Rights Violations in Bolsón Cuchara and Bolsón Primavera

    In May 2002, severe human rights violations were reported in the Bolsón Cuchara and Bolsón Primavera regions. Witnesses described scenes of extreme violence, including torture, decapitations, and sexual assaults. These events were documented and brought to public attention by the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos and various journalists, highlighting military …

    Caserío de Santa Martha, Distrito de José Crespo y Castillo, Provincia de Leoncio Prado CVR - chunk 2377.0
  3. MRTA Military and Political Activities

    In 1991, Lucas Cachay acknowledged the challenges in forming a viable political proposal for the MRTA. The MRTA engaged in coordinated military actions, including city takeovers, where they distracted police forces, destroyed properties, and held Popular Assemblies to explain their armed struggle. They also distributed stolen food to the population …

    Peru p. 319

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