2 documents in Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Peru
Summary of a comprehensive investigation into the use of rape and violence against women as a weapon of war in the Peruvian conflict. With abundant testimony, the author argues that …
The simple fact that the Final Report includes part of the history of evangelicals during the 20 years of violence is a sign that the course of events in the …
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In 2002, several testimonies collected by Peru's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) document the experiences of people who were arbitrarily detained during the country's internal conflict. The testimonies reflect the communities' persistent fear of being re-victimized by unjust detentions, especially in the face of the re-emergence of suspect groups. Affected …
In July 1984, a mass murder took place in Pucayacu, Ayna, where nearly 80 people were killed by members of the Peruvian Army. This event is part of a series of human rights violations that occurred during the internal conflict in Peru, where both law enforcement and insurgent groups committed …
In 1980, the Communist Party of Peru - Shining Path (PCP-SL) initiated an armed struggle against the Peruvian state, initially gaining the support of urban and peasant sectors. This conflict led to a military response from the state, resulting in a period of violence that included the assault on the …