Peru Grants Amnesty for Human Rights Abuses | JQJO

Peru's government has sparked outrage by granting a blanket amnesty to military and police officers accused of human rights abuses during the country's 1980-2000 internal conflict. The move, signed into law by President Dina Boluarte, prevents prosecution for serious violations, including murder and rape. Human rights groups like Human Rights Watch strongly condemn the amnesty, calling it a betrayal of victims and a blow to the rule of law. The decision has drawn international criticism, with the UN expressing alarm and concerns about backsliding on human rights under Boluarte's administration. This action follows the release of former President Alberto Fujimori and the establishment of a statute of limitations for war crimes, further fueling concerns.