Rape of six year-old girl in Alto Huallaga

A six-year-old girl was raped during the events in Alto Huallaga in March 1994, according to the testimony of Mrs. Delia Falcón. The case shows that sexual violence did not respect the age of the victims.

During the events in Alto Huallaga in March 1994, a six-year-old girl was the victim of rape. Mrs. Delia Falcón narrates in her testimony the case: 'a six year old girl was raped and they left her alone'. This case illustrates how sexual violence during the internal armed conflict did not respect the age of the victims, affecting even very young girls. The testimony is part of the documented cases that demonstrate that sexual violence was a widespread practice during the period of political violence.

Source: Informe CVR, página 358
Location: Alto Huallaga, Perú