Peruvian police kill 22 Indians in battle over Amazon oil drilling

[Barrett808]

At least 30 are dead following a clash between police and Indians protesting oil development in Peru's Amazon region.

The Associated Press (AP) and other sources are reporting the violence broke out when authorities attempted to penetrate a road blockade by some 5,000 Indians in the northern province of Utcubamba.

"Protest leaders said police opened fire from helicopters with bullets and tear gas, while national police director Jose Sanchez Farfan said Indians attacked officers with firearms," the AP reported. "He said they also set fire to government buildings."

At least 22 indians and eight police officers were killed. Another 50 protesters were injured according to Indian leader Alberto Pizango.

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1. Blood for Oil

It's a damned shame.