The Commission condemns acts of violence in Peru in Bagua
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) strongly condemns the serious acts of violence that took place on June 5 in Bagua, in northern Peru, which have caused several deaths .
According to information received, at least 30 people have died and others have been wounded, including indigenous leaders and members of the security forces as a result of an operation by the National Police of Peru to break the lock that kept indigenous groups on the access road to the city of Bagua. The protest was organized by indigenous peoples in the Peruvian Amazon, following the adoption of legislative decrees that affect the right of ownership over their lands and territories. The Commission reminds the State of its duty of prosecuting these acts of violence and compensated.
The information received indicates that the centers of health care in Bagua were not trained to assist the large number of people injured.
The Commission urges the Peruvian State to adopt the necessary measures to ensure access to health services to all heridos.La Commission calls on the parties to promote a dialogue for search a solution that respects human rights. It should highlight the importance of adopting mechanisms to avoid excessive use of force by public officials in marches and protests. As the Commission said: "The criminalization of legitimate protest and social mobilization, either through direct repression of the demonstrators, or through an investigation and criminal prosecution, is incompatible with a democratic society where people have the right to express their opinion. "Finally, the IACHR has learned that on 9 May the government declared a state of siege.
The Commission recalls that Article 27 of the Convention Human Rights Advisory Opinion 9 / 87 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights lists the rights that can not be suspended, inter alia, the right to life, personal integrity and judicial guarantees essential for the protection of these rights .
Given the information received according to which several people were arrested during the incidents with no report as to their identity or whereabouts, the Commission urges the Peruvian state to respect their right to humane treatment and a fair judiciales.Washington , DC, June 8, 2009.
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