Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, was jailed in 2009 for his involvement in army death squad massacres.
Peru's Constitutional Court has ordered the release of former president Alberto Fujimori, who has been serving a 25-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption.
The court's resolution stated that Fujimori, now 85 years old and in poor health, has already served two-thirds of his sentence.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed concern about the release, citing previous human rights violations committed by state security forces under Fujimori's presidency.
The ruling reinstates a pardon granted to Fujimori in 2017 for humanitarian reasons, which was revoked by the Supreme Court in 2019.
Peru's Constitutional Court has ordered the release of former president Alberto Fujimori, who has been serving a 25-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity and corruption. The court's resolution stated that Fujimori, now 85 years old and in poor health, has already served two-thirds of his sentence. The ruling reinstates a pardon granted to Fujimori in 2017 for humanitarian reasons, which was revoked by the Supreme Court in 2019.
Fujimori, who was president from 1990 to 2000, was jailed in 2009 for his involvement in army death squad massacres. He has faced accusations of corruption, forced sterilization, and human rights abuses during his time in power. The release comes after a previous ruling in Fujimori's favor was suspended due to pressure from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed concern about the release, citing previous human rights violations committed by state security forces under Fujimori's presidency. Human rights activists have also criticized the ruling, stating that it defies international organizations calling for justice for victims of state violence. The release cannot be appealed, and Fujimori will be released under supervision.
The decision to release Fujimori has been met with criticism and concern from human rights organizations, indicating potential ongoing disputes and legal challenges.
This decision comes after a previous ruling in Fujimori's favor was suspended due to pressure from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
Human rights activists have criticized the ruling, stating that it defies international organizations calling for justice for victims of state violence.
The court's resolution stated that Fujimori has already served two-thirds of his sentence, is advanced in age (85 years), and in poor health.
The release comes after a pardon granted by then-President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in 2017 was annulled in 2018.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed concern about the release, citing previous human rights violations committed by state security forces under Fujimori's presidency.