It is a rather unknown conflict of which here is a file and 2 videos:
http://www.rue89.com/2009/06/06/la-cour ... peruvienne
http://www.rue89.com/2009/06/16/au-pero ... es-indiens
Clashes between Amazonian Indians and the armed forces left thirty people dead and many injured Friday, June 5, in northern Peru. The Indians, who blocked the Trans-Amazon road, held the police hostage. The police fired on the demonstrators, even using helicopters, according to some sources.
These clashes are the result of a conflict between the forest Indians and the Alan García government over the exploitation of oil wealth. Huge reserves have been discovered in recent years in the region. A "miracle" according to President García which multiplies initiatives favorable to their exploitation by foreign companies, including Perenco, a Franco-British group. With tragic consequences for hunter-gatherer communities who derive their resources from the forest and waterways.
The Indians grouped together in the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Forest, AIDESEP, have mobilized against the destruction and pollution of their living environment and, for several weeks, tension has continued to mount. They have received support from many sectors of the population across the country. Before the events of the past few days, a general mobilization has been scheduled for Thursday, June 11.
Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXw8LMWH9-A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd5XN0Qefzw
