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 Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Committee criticized the use of military tribunals to judge civilians accused of treason and terrorism. These tribunals, staffed by active military personnel and appointed by the Minister of Defense, were deemed to lack the necessary impartiality and independence …
On June 3, 1999, the PCP-SL ambushed a private vehicle in the Río Frío sector, killing three members of a supposed paramilitary group known as Alfa, three civilians, and a soldier. The attack left the vehicle destroyed by gunfire and explosions. In the aftermath, seven individuals were detained and later …
The Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared that allowing military tribunals to try civilians for crimes such as treason and terrorism is unconstitutional. This decision aligns with the interpretation of the Constitution and international human rights instruments, emphasizing the right to a natural judge. The ruling highlights that civilians should not …
On July 4, 1995, the Penal Chamber of the Superior Court of Huancavelica applied Amnesty Law No. 26479 to the case against Lieutenant Javier Bendezú Vargas and his subordinates. This decision led to the termination and definitive archiving of the legal proceedings against them, as well as the annulment of …
On January 7, 1994, a Military Special Judge sentenced several members of the MRTA, a Peruvian guerrilla group, to life imprisonment and other lengthy prison terms. The sentences were confirmed by the Military Tribunal of the FAP on March 14, 1994, and further rulings were made by the Supreme Council …
In 1993, the Peruvian Constitution incorporated a legal provision allowing the use of military tribunals for the trial of civilians, specifically in cases of treason and terrorism. This practice has been criticized for not meeting the standards of a fair trial, as it limits the rights of the accused, such …
In 1993, Peru enacted legislation under Decree Law No. 25475 aimed at repressing terrorism, which imposed strict and often unreasonable judicial procedures. These included a 24-hour limit for judges to assess formal accusations and restrictions on legal defense, such as limiting lawyers to one terrorism case each. The legislation also …
On November 5, 1992, a civilian was detained by a combined force of the army and police in Chalhuanca, Peru. The individual was taken to DINCOTE and was not accounted for to their family. They were coerced into signing documents under duress and later sentenced to life imprisonment by a …
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