The anti-government protests in Peru continue, with new clashes in Cusco, where almost 22 individuals including 16 civilians and six police officials got injured, health officials claimed. The protests that began last month have left 47 people dead as of now. One of the worst violence erupted in the Puno region on Monday, where a clash with police in Juliaca, claimed lives of 17 and the protesters later attacked and burnt&nbsp;a police officer to death,&nbsp;AP reported.

Amid this attack, the Peruvian government announced a three-day curfew from 8 pm to 4 am in Puno.

The official toll claimed that in total, 39 individuals have been killed in a clash with the police.

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A similar instance erupted on Tuesday, where protesters tried to storm into the airport and claimed the lives of 18, and 34 were severely injured.&nbsp;

The unrest began in December after the ouster and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo following his attempt to dissolve Congress.

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The protesters are&nbsp;demanding the current Peruvian President Dina Boluarte resign. She&nbsp;was Castillo's former running mate before becoming the president.&nbsp;

They have also&nbsp;blocked roads against the president, supporting Castillo. These blockages were seen in almost 41 provinces.&nbsp;

Protesters are angry after Castillo's removal and are demanding elections right away, which have already been preponed up from 2026 to April 2024.&nbsp;

Currently, the National Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against Boluarte and other officials for the protest deaths. To this, Boulrate said that she supports judicial investigations into whether security forces have acted with excessive force.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The anti-government protests in Peru continue, with new clashes in Cusco, where almost 22 individuals including 16 civilians and six police officials got injured, health officials claimed.

The anti-government protests in Peru continue, with new clashes in Cusco, where almost 22 individuals including 16 civilians and six police officials got injured, health officials claimed. The protests that began last month have left 47 people dead as of now. One of the worst violence erupted in the Puno region on Monday, where a clash with police in Juliaca, claimed lives of 17 and the protesters later attacked and burnt a police officer to death, AP reported. Amid this attack, the Peruvian government announced a three-day curfew from 8 pm to 4 am in Puno. The official toll claimed that in total, 39 individuals have been killed in a clash with the police. Also read | At least 17 dead, several injured in recent anti-government clashes in Peru A similar instance erupted on Tuesday, where protesters tried to storm into the airport and claimed the lives of 18, and 34 were severely injured. The unrest began in December after the ouster and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo following his attempt to dissolve Congress. Also read | Peru lawmakers move up general elections to April 2024 amidst bloody unrest The protesters are demanding the current Peruvian President Dina Boluarte resign. She was Castillo's former running mate before becoming the president. They have also blocked roads against the president, supporting Castillo. These blockages were seen in almost 41 provinces. Protesters are angry after Castillo's removal and are demanding elections right away, which have already been preponed up from 2026 to April 2024. Currently, the National Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against Boluarte and other officials for the protest deaths. To this, Boulrate said that she supports judicial investigations into whether security forces have acted with excessive force. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Peru: 22 injured in Cusco as anti-government protests spread

At least 17 died and 35 were injured Monday in the latest political crisis in Peru after protesters clashed with security forces at an airport after they tried to storm in. The previous toll was at 12 which rose after five people among the 40 injured, were reported as dead, the officials said. The protesters are demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte who took over the office after the ouster and arrest of former president Pedro Catillo on Dec 07. The recent violent incident took place in the Puno region, southeast of Juliaca.&nbsp;

President's chief of staff, Alberto Otarola, said that thousands of protesters approached the airport on Monday trying to storm the facility with makeshift weapons and gunpowder, AFP reported.

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With rising tension in the country, Juliaca's Mayor Oscar Caceres requesting peace said, "What is happening is Peruvians are slaughtering each other. I ask for calm."

Till now, the clashes sparked by&nbsp;Castillo's ouster have left 39 dead around the country.

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Protesters are angry after Castillo's removal and demand elections right away, which have already been preponed up from 2026 to April 2024.&nbsp;

A protester told AFP on the condition of anonymity that the police is shooting at them. He continued, "We ask Dina to resign. Accept the fact that people do not want you."

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This is not the first attempt by the protesters, on weekend they tried to overrun Juliaca airport, which is now being protected by soldiers along with the police.&nbsp;

These protests took a break over the new year holidays but resumed on Saturday.&nbsp;

As of Monday, the protesters are blocking roads in six of the nation's 25 departments including some popular tourist areas.&nbsp;

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At least 17 died and 35 were injured Monday in the latest political crisis in Peru after protesters clashed with security forces at an airport after they tried to storm in.

At least 17 died and 35 were injured Monday in the latest political crisis in Peru after protesters clashed with security forces at an airport after they tried to storm in. The previous toll was at 12 which rose after five people among the 40 injured, were reported as dead, the officials said. The protesters are demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte who took over the office after the ouster and arrest of former president Pedro Catillo on Dec 07. The recent violent incident took place in the Puno region, southeast of Juliaca. President's chief of staff, Alberto Otarola, said that thousands of protesters approached the airport on Monday trying to storm the facility with makeshift weapons and gunpowder, AFP reported. Also read | Peru lawmakers move up general elections to April 2024 amidst bloody unrest With rising tension in the country, Juliaca's Mayor Oscar Caceres requesting peace said, "What is happening is Peruvians are slaughtering each other. I ask for calm." Till now, the clashes sparked by Castillo's ouster have left 39 dead around the country. Watch | Peru Police use tear gas to disperse protesters Protesters are angry after Castillo's removal and demand elections right away, which have already been preponed up from 2026 to April 2024. A protester told AFP on the condition of anonymity that the police is shooting at them. He continued, "We ask Dina to resign. Accept the fact that people do not want you." Also read | Peru: Finance minister launches $1.6 billion economic reactivation plan This is not the first attempt by the protesters, on weekend they tried to overrun Juliaca airport, which is now being protected by soldiers along with the police. These protests took a break over the new year holidays but resumed on Saturday. As of Monday, the protesters are blocking roads in six of the nation's 25 departments including some popular tourist areas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Peru: 22 injured in Cusco as anti-government protests spread

At least 17 dead, several injured in recent anti-government clashes in Peru