Rape in La Oroya Barracks

A witness testified that during her detention at the La Oroya Barracks in July 1986, she witnessed the rape of a minor by several members of the Peruvian Army.

During her detention at the La Oroya Barracks in July 1986, a complainant witnessed the rape of a minor by several members of the Peruvian Army. The events occurred in the context of arbitrary detentions carried out by the armed forces in the area. This case is part of a broader pattern of sexual violence perpetrated by members of the armed forces against women detained in military installations during the internal armed conflict.

Source: Informe CVR (Testimonio 700041)
Location: Cuartel de la Oroya, Distrito de La Oroya, Provincia de Yauli, Departamento de Junín