1994
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1994
1994
Remains of a woman apparently raped by Army members during Operation Aries.
1994
Bodies abandoned in the Tingo María cemetery after "Operation Aries"
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Operativo Aries and Human Rights Violations
During the Operativo Aries, members of the Peruvian Navy entered San Alejandro to intervene against terrorist organizations. They targeted the Pomatanta family, suspecting their son Indalecio of possessing firearms. After failing to obtain information, they set Indalecio on fire, leading to his death after a prolonged agony.
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Operativo Aries and Human Rights Advocacy in Huánuco
During the early 1990s, particularly between 1990 and 1992, the region of Huánuco, Peru, experienced significant violence, including detentions, disappearances, and killings. The Operativo Aries was one of the most notorious operations, leading to numerous human rights violations. In response, local religious communities and human rights organizations, such as the …
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Operation Aries
In April 1994, the Peruvian government implemented a counterinsurgency operation known as 'Operativo Aries' in the Huallaga region. The operation involved special military units trained in anti-subversive strategies, with support from international experts. Despite official reports denying mass civilian casualties, evidence of violence was found, raising concerns about the operation's …
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Operativo Aries and Associated Human Rights Violations
During the Operativo Aries in 1994, severe human rights violations were reported, including the sexual assault of minors by military personnel. Testimonies collected by the CVR indicate that some members of the armed forces used rape as a method to instill fear in local populations. On April 8, 1994, 15 …