Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities
Summary
Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, signed a law giving amnesty to hundreds of soldiers, police, and militias accused of crimes during the conflict with Maoist rebels from 1980 to 2000. The law was passed despite a request from an international court to pause it. Human rights groups are against this law, saying it hurts efforts to hold people accountable for serious crimes.Key Facts
- The law grants amnesty to those involved in Peru's conflict from 1980 to 2000.
- This conflict involved the Shining Path and Tupac Amaru rebel groups.
- An estimated 70,000 people died and over 20,000 disappeared during this period.
- The Inter-American Court of Human Rights wanted Peru to wait on this law.
- Human rights organizations argue the law undermines justice for victims.
- The amnesty could impact over 600 trials and 156 convictions.
- Peru's Truth and Reconciliation Commission says state forces were behind 83% of documented sexual violence cases.
- Former President Alberto Fujimori benefited from a similar legal move before his death.
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