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Peru declares state of emergency over anti-mining protests
Police officers clash with anti-mining protesters in Andahuaylas, Peru on November 10, 2011.
The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency in southern Espinar province to curb seven days of violent anti-mining protests in the highland region.
The 30-day state of emergency was imposed after two people were killed and scores more, including police officers, were injured in clashes over controversial...