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42 killed in Peru’s ongoing political protests

42 killed in Peru’s ongoing political protests

Lima, Jan 14 (IANS) A total of 41 civilians and one police officer have died during the ongoing nationwide protests in Peru between supporters of former President Pedro Castillo and security forces that have lasted more than a month, the Attorney General's Office said in a statement. In the wave of protests, especially in the southern region, 531 people were injured, including 355 civilians and 176 National Police agents, while 329 people have been arrested, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement issued late Friday as saying. The political unrest in the South American country began following the impeachment and arrest of…
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