The Peruvian Civil War refers to a series of conflicts in Peru from the early 1980s to the late 1990s, primarily involving the Shining Path guerrilla group and the Peruvian government. The war was marked by extreme violence, including terrorism, assassinations, and massacres, leading to significant loss of life and displacement of communities. The conflict resulted in approximately 70,000 deaths and widespread human rights abuses. The government, under leaders like Alberto Fujimori, implemented harsh counterinsurgency measures. By the late 1990s, the war had largely diminished, but its effects on Peruvian society and politics continue to be felt today.