Boluarte enacts amnesty law in Peru despite strong criticism from human rights groups

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte enacted a controversial amnesty law on August 13 that grants pardons to military, police, and self-defense personnel accused or convicted of crimes during Peru's internal armed conflict from 1980 to 2000. The law also mandates the release of convicted individuals over 70 years old. Human rights groups and the UN have strongly criticized the measure.

Lima, Peru – Peruvian President Dina Boluarte enacted on August 13 a controversial law which grants amnesty to police, military personnel, and members of self-defense committees accused or convicted of crimes committed during the country’s internal armed conflict (1980–2000). The law also orders the release of convicted individuals over the age of 70. UN High […] The post Boluarte enacts amnesty law in Peru despite strong criticism from human rights groups appeared first on Perú Reports.