‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s new amnesty law put justice out of reach?
Summary
In 1985, a massacre occurred in the village of Accomarca, Peru, during an armed conflict involving the military. Recently, the Peruvian Congress approved a bill that could pardon military members accused of crimes from this period. The President of Peru must now decide whether to approve or reject this bill.Key Facts
- A massacre took place in Accomarca, Peru, in August 1985.
- The conflict was between the Peruvian military and rebel groups from 1980 to 2000.
- The conflict resulted in approximately 70,000 deaths.
- Many victims' families have not yet received justice.
- The Peruvian Congress recently passed a bill to grant amnesty to military members accused of crimes during the conflict.
- The bill is awaiting approval or rejection by President Dina Boluarte.
- Survivors and human rights groups are asking the President not to allow the bill to become law.
- Peru has been recognized for pursuing justice for human rights abuses from its armed conflict.
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