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September 29, 2015

Peru: Soldiers Open Fire at Anti-Mining Protest, Killing 3 
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In Peru, at least three people have died after police opened fire on
local residents during a protest at the construction site of a new
copper mine. The proposed Las Bambas mine is a multibillion-dollar
Chinese-owned project that has faced intense resistance from local
residents. Officials say ambulances couldn't reach the local clinic
following the attack because police also shot at a vehicle carrying
doctors. At least six people have been killed in Peru in anti-mining
protests this year alone.

 

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