Death Toll from Peru Unrest Rises to 28: Authorities

The death toll from the wave of unrest that has swept Peru this month climbed to 28 over the last week, the Ombudsman’s Office said on Tuesday.

“Deaths: 22 civilians died in clashes, six civilians – in traffic accidents and as a result of events related to the blocking measures,” the Peruvian Ombudsman’s Office said in a report.

In addition, the report shows that 661 people, including 371 civilians and 290 police officers, were injured during the riots.