Canto Grande massacre
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The Canto Grande massacre or Miguel Castro Castro prison massacre, known militarily as Operation Mudanza 1, was an operation carried out in May 1992 by the Peruvian government forces.
Events
[edit]Dispute between prisoners of the shining path group and government forces arose due to the request to transfer female prisoners away from the facility[1] to Chorrillos Prison.[2]
Government forces stormed the prison on the 6th of May 1992, with the final assault taking place on the 9th. 42 Shining Path members would be killed, with the Truth and reconciliation commission hearing evidence that insufficient medical care was provided and that some were shot while attempting to surrender, included senior commanders of Shining Path.[2]
The female prisoners were transferred and President Fujimori would tour the prison on May10th.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "WORLD IN BRIEF : PERU : Inmates Surrender After Police Assault". La Times.
- ^ a b c Chávez, César Hildebrandt (October 9, 2005). "Fujimori's human rights record: 1992 Canto Grande Prison Massacre".