So far, 63 people have lost their lives during this new crisis plaguing Peru, according to data from the Office of the Ombudsman and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
of United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres called on Peruvian authorities to “conduct a prompt, effective and impartial investigation” into the deaths recorded at the protests In the country lasting several weeks.
In a message issued by his spokesman, he also asked to “avoid stigmatizing the victims” and reiterated his “great concern” about the situation in the country and the death toll it produced.
Specifically, it urges authorities to “observe international commitments in the field of human rights” and that measures suspending the right to peaceful assembly “will be limited to those strictly required by the circumstances and consistent with other obligations.” I have to do it,” he repeated. international law. ” .
Guterres’ appeal also included phrases apparently directed at protesters, saying demonstrations “must be conducted peacefully, respecting the right to life and protest”. .
The Secretary-General also stressed that “creating the conditions for meaningful and inclusive dialogue” is essential to addressing the current crisis.
According to data from the Peruvian Ombudsman’s office, 46 protesters have died in clashes so far, and one police officer has been burned alive by protesters.
Added to these casualties are 10 deaths in events related to roadblocks and one death in the northern region of La Libertad confirmed by police.
Similarly, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Acnur) has reported the deaths of four Haitians who were unable to receive medical assistance due to roadblocks, in addition to the fetuses confirmed by UNICEF. .
