Research
Americas
Armed Conflict
This report documents mass violations of human rights in Peru which have taken place since the new government took office in July 1990. These abuses occur in the context of an increasingly violent campaign by armed opposition groups, in particular the “Sendero Luminoso” (Shining Path). The...
June 30, 1991
Research
Americas
Armed Conflict
Amnesty International’s (AI) concern about the high number of “disappearances” which occur in Peru are described in this report. More cases of “disappearance” in Peru have been reported to the United Working Group on Enforced or Involuntar Disappearances than from anywhere else. AI has received...
June 30, 1991
Research
Türkiye
Armed Conflict
This paper describes Amnesty International’s concern about reports of repressive measures taken by the security forces against the villagers of Payamli (Deravit) near Siirt in southeast Turkey. The authorities apparently suspect the villagers of sympathizing with the armed opposition group the...
June 30, 1991