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    June 24, 2011

3 Killed in Peru Airport Clash

   VOA News

   Peruvian hospital officials say three people have been killed in
   clashes between police and mostly indigenous protesters who tried to
   occupy an airport in southeastern Peru.
   A doctor said the three people killed died from gunshot wounds Friday
   at Manco Capac airport in the city of Juliaca in Puno state. At least
   12 people were injured.
   More than 1,000 people were involved in the protest.
   Many Aymara Indian farmers have been protesting since last month
   against a planned silver mine owned by a Canadian company, fearing it
   will pollute the water and leave few local benefits.
   The farmers have also voiced opposition to a plan to dam several Andean
   rivers and build a large hydroelectric power plant.

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