Capture of 15 UNCP Students Accused of Subversion

On August 9, 1993, 15 students from the Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú (UNCP) were captured and accused of belonging to subversive groups. These detentions were reportedly based on information provided by previously captured students who, under pressure and in accordance with the 'Law of Repentance', named other individuals, potentially implicating innocent people. This event occurred amidst ongoing forced disappearances and arbitrary executions, which were less frequent than in 1992 but still a significant concern.

El 9 de agosto de 1993, la policía capturó a 15 estudiantes de la UNCP acusados de pertenecer a grupos subversivos. Estas detenciones fueron resultado de presiones sobre estudiantes capturados días antes, quienes, acogiéndose a la Ley de Arrepentimiento promulgada en mayo de 1992, proporcionaron nombres de universitarios, profesores y trabajadores a cambio de beneficios. Muchos de los nombrados eran presumiblemente inocentes, siendo víctimas de denuncias falsas hechas bajo coacción.

Source: Diario Correo, Huancayo 9 de agosto de 1993
Location: Huancayo, Peru