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Peru s president says no impunity for those behind jungle massacre
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Peru s president says no impunity for those behind jungle massacre
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By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Leftist Shining Path militants killed at least 14 people, including two children, in a remote region of Peru known for coca production and burned some of the bodies beyond recognition, the military said on Monday. Pamphlets encouraging Peruvians to refrain from voting in the June 6 presidential election were found at the site of Sunday s massacre, according to a statement from the joint command of Peru s Armed Forces. The military called the murders an act of genocide and said the Shining Path had previously labeled such attacks a form of social cleansing. The statement assured Peruvians of a secure electoral process. The incident took place in a region called Valle de los Rios Apurimac, Ene y Mantaro (VRAEM), where 75% of cocaine is produced in the South American country, according to authorities. It is likely there will be more deaths, police commander Cesar Cervantes told RPP radio on Monday. Cervantes had earlier said that at least 18 had been kille
At least 14 people, including two children, have been killed in a remote region of Peru known for coca production, the military said on Monday, less than two weeks before voters head to the polls for a presidential runoff.
Peru’s police chief, César Cervantes, told local television channel N that at least 18 people were killed, while the military said in a statement there were 14 victims.
“I strongly condemn the murders of these 14 people,” interim Peruvian President Francisco Sagasti tweeted on Monday, saying that he had ordered army and police patrols in the area “so that this terrorist act will not go unpunished”.
Peru s Shining Path rebels kill at least 14 ahead of vote -military
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