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More than a dozen dead in Peru violence as protesters clash with police

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At least 17 people were killed in clashes with police in southern Peru, the country's human rights office said on Monday, the deadliest day so far of protests demanding early elections and the release of jailed former president Pedro Castillo.

Added on the 10/01/2023 11:28:52 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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