Peru Sentences Ex-Soldiers to Prison for Killing Villagers in 1985

[Judi Lynn]

Peru Sentences Ex-Soldiers to Prison for Killing Villagers in 1985


By REUTERS
SEPT. 1, 2016

LIMA, Peru — A Peruvian court on Thursday sentenced former army officers and soldiers to prison for killing dozens of peasants in an Andean village 31 years ago during the height of a conflict between the government and Shining Path rebels.

In the 1985 massacre in the town of Accomarca, 71 villagers were killed, including 23 children.

Soldiers stormed the town in search of subversive material but found no ammunition, explosives or Shining Path propaganda, according to a truth commission established by Peru.

Troops led by an officer, Telmo Hurtado, then separated men from a group of women and children, and then shot them and set them on fire. Mr. Hurtado has admitted to taking part in the massacre but has said that he was following orders.

More:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/02/world/americas/peru-shining-path-massacre-accomarca.html?_r=0

[Hieronymus]

1. Good news

[Judi Lynn]

2. Yes, it's good, even though pretty late, to see even a small episode of atrocities addressed in Peru

The Peruvian government has been monstrous in encounters with the indigenous citizens, absolutely sadistic.