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17 Killed in Demonstrations in Peru


Tue 10 Jan 2023 | 01:32 PM
Basant Ahmed

At least 17 people were killed in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the city of Juliaca, in southeastern Peru.

France 24 news channel quoted local officials in the city of Juliaca as saying that clashes took place between security forces and demonstrators demanding the ouster of President Dina Boluarte, which left at least 17 dead, after the demonstrators attempted to storm the city's airport in the southeast of the country.

The demonstrators are calling for the resignation of President Poluarte.