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Peru declares state of emergency over mine protests
http://www.dw.com/en/peru-declares-state-of-emergency-over-mine-protests/a-18749844The Andean country Peru has declared a state of emergency after clashes between police and protesters left three dead and 15 injured. The clashes were prompted by Peruvians protesting a new Chinese copper mining project.
Peru declares state of emergency over mine protests
29.09.2015
On Monday night local time, Peruvian police clashed with locals protesting the construction of a large copper mine, leaving three dead and 15 injured, including eight police.
In response to the clashes, the Peruvian government on Tuesday issued a state of emergency in six provinces.
The government order suspends the right to freedom of assembly, inviolability of the home and freedom of movement.
The national police will be supported by the armed forces in maintaining the country's internal order and protecting public services, according to the state of emergency declaration.