Massacre in communities of the Tsiriari Valley, Mazamari
Massacre of 72 people in eight Tsiriari Valley communities with bladed weapons, rape and looting
Between 150 and 300 people, accompanied by Asháninka natives, entered eight communities in the Tsiriari Valley, killing 72 villagers with bladed weapons, including 16 minors. They left 10 wounded, 8 of them minors. Rape and looting were committed. Initially attributed to Sendero Luminoso, it was later denounced the participation of 'Teniente Veneno' (Manuel Benigno Sánchez) of the Counter-Subversive Base N°324. The victims were tortured, dismembered and some were thrown into the river. No firearms were used.
Full location: Tsiriari Valley (Monterrico, Sol de Oro, Tahuantinsuyo, Camavari, Santa Isabel, Union Cubaro, San Francisco de Cubaro, Pueblo Libre), Mazamari district, Satipo province, Junin department, Peru.