Rapes and murders in Tingo Maria
In 1991, the Peruvian army committed rape and murder against the civilian population in Tingo Maria, attacking people who were not Shining Path members, forcing the inhabitants to flee the town.
In 1991, the Peruvian army committed serious human rights violations in Tingo Maria. One affiant stated that it was no longer possible to continue living in his village because the army came in and raped and killed people who were not Shining Path members. The testimonies indicate a systematic pattern of sexual violence and killings against the civilian population. These actions were part of counter-subversive operations in the Alto Huallaga area.