Events tagged with "tupac amaru"

Historical Events tagged with "tupac amaru"

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Politics & Government

Hostage Crisis at Japanese Embassy in Lima

December 17th, 1997 27 years ago

Fourteen militants from the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement seized control of the Japanese embassy in Lima, Peru, taking around 70 people hostage during a diplomatic event. The group demanded the release of imprisoned members and threatened to kill hostages if their demands were not met. This incident marked a significant escalation in the group’s campaign against the Peruvian government, highlighting ongoing issues related to terrorism and insurgency in the region.