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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1817 2003
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  1. Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees in San Ignacio

    In June 1992, detainees in San Ignacio, Peru, reported being subjected to severe mistreatment and torture by police officers. The detainees, including Víctor Morales Labán, were allegedly forced to sign documents without legal representation and were physically abused. These events were later investigated by the Commission of Truth and Reconciliation, …

    San Ignacio, Peru 343-344
  2. Detention and Disappearance of Ernesto Castillo Páez

    Ernesto Castillo Páez was detained and subsequently disappeared after being taken to the San Juan de Miraflores police station. Despite a judicial order for his release issued on October 31, 1990, by Judge Elba Greta Minaya, the police continued to deny his detention. The case was marked by irregularities, including …

    San Juan de Miraflores, Peru Página 640
  3. Socos Massacre

    The Socos Massacre was a tragic event where several individuals were killed, leaving behind numerous orphans. The Supreme Court's ruling sentenced several police officers to prison terms for their involvement in the massacre. Despite the sentences, some officers were irregularly reinstated to their positions before completing their full sentences.

    Socos, Peru

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