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 March 1997, multiple testimonies revealed severe human rights violations at the Centro Juvenil de Diagnostico y Rehabilitación de Quenccoro in Peru. Detainees, including minors, were subjected to harsh conditions, such as inadequate food, lack of medical treatment, and restricted visitation rights. The testimonies highlighted the dire living conditions and …
Alfredo, a 15-year-old, was detained in January 1993 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His conviction was based solely on a confession obtained through torture, violating international conventions that prohibit life sentences for minors. The case highlights systemic issues in the treatment of minors within the Peruvian justice system during this …
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