In pics | As anti-government protests escalated in Peru, President Dina urged for peace
Protesters gather in Lima
The South American country has been in chaos and has been witnessing deadly protests for the last five weeks, since the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo in early December.
After him, Dina took charge. Angry with the decision, thousands of Castillo's supporters have been protesting demanding her resignation, AFP reported.
Protesters clash with police in Lima
Demonstartors clash with the police while staging anti-government in Lima.
Police throws smoke bombs
As the protest escalated, a police officer in the pic above throws smoke at the protesters.
Take Lima but peacefully and calmly, says Dina
Amid violent clashes, Dina in a speech at Peru's Constitutional Court, said,"We know they want to take Lima, given everything that is coming out on social media, on the 18th and 19th (Wednesday and Thursday)."
"I call on them to take Lima, yes, but peacefully and calmly. I am waiting for them in the seat of government to discuss their social agendas."
Justice for Peru
Till now at least 42 people have died in clashes between the protesters and security forces, according to Peru's human rights ombudsman.
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