Amnesty presents 'evidence' of security forces abuses to Peru presiedent

By AFP
Published February 15, 2023

Amnesty International on Wednesday presented evidence to Peru President Dina Boluarte that it says proves security forces used excessive and lethal force to suppress anti-government protests.

At least 48 people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters since unrest broke out on December 7, following the impeachment and arrest of former president Pedro Castillo.

“We have presented the evidence gathered… in which security forces used excessive and disproportionate, and many times lethal, force, using weapons against people protesting,” said Erika Guevara, Amnesty’s Americas director, following the meeting with Boluarte.

The lawyer said her report was based on information provided by authorities themselves and included 46 cases of human rights violations, including arbitrary detentions and the criminalization of protesters.

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