Aucayacu massacre

When

6 Aug 1986

Kind

Massacre

Deaths

10

Coordinates

8.93° S, 76.13° W

Description

1986 massacre of gay men and sex workers in Peru

1986 massacre of gay men and sex workers in Peru

The Aucayacu massacre was a selective massacre that occurred on 6 August 1986 in the Peruvian city of Aucayacu (Huánuco). The attack was directed at gay men and sex workers. Those responsible for the attack were members of the MRTA, a terrorist group, during the internal conflict in Peru.

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