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Peru’s Amnesty Law for 1980–2000 Conflict Crimes Awaits Presidential Signature

Victims’ advocates argue it violates Peru’s legal obligations under human rights treaties

Des proches de victimes du conflit armé au Pérou et des membres des organisations de défense des droits de l'homme, à Lima, le 10 juillet 2025
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Overview

  • The law grants blanket amnesty to military, police and civilian self-defense committee members for alleged crimes committed during the 1980–2000 internal armed conflict.
  • Congress approved the measure on July 9 after a second reading, following an August 2024 statute that declared pre-2002 crimes time-barred.
  • Human rights organizations estimate the amnesty will benefit about 900 security personnel, including several generals tied to Fujimori-era operations.
  • Victims led by Gisela Ortiz and former Inter-American Court judge Diego Garcia-Sayan have filed lawsuits seeking to block the law’s promulgation.
  • Legal experts and NGOs warn the amnesty conflicts with Peru’s constitution and international treaties that bar impunity for crimes against humanity.