The revolutionary Path Central Committee , comprised of leaders who have not been arrested , held a meeting in February presided over by " Feliciano . " Reportedly they decided to reject the " people 's war " and reject members advocating the peace accord . A five - point document reasserted the violence rising from a 1992 agreement , emphasized a leadership position supporting political and military continuation of the people 's war effort in cities , and condemned members seeking peace as " the Black Group . " The leaders claim a leader in exile ( Guzman ) can not lead a communist organization , but hope to use Guzman 's ideological principles and popular support to resume fighting .
The Shining Path Central Committee, comprised of leaders who have not been arrested, held a meeting in February presided over by "Feliciano." Reportedly they decided to continue the "people's war" and reject members advocating the peace accord. A five-point document reasserted the violence rising from a 1992 agreement, emphasized a 1993 position supporting political and military continuation of the people's war including in cities, and condemned members seeking peace as "the Black Group." The leaders claim a man in prison (Guzman) cannot lead a communist organization, but hope to retain Guzman's ideological principles and popular support to resume fighting.