URGENT ACTION

steps taken toward dialogue after clashes

International pressure on the Peruvian authorities has brought some progress for Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon. An Amnesty International delegation will visit the country to assess the situation.

Since the violent incidents which took place in Bagua, in the Peruvian Amazon, on 5-6 June, the authorities have taken some steps to establish a dialogue with Indigenous Peoples and open investigations into the events which led to the death of at least 14 police officers and 10 demonstrators. However, concerns remain about allegations of excessive use of force, torture and ill-treatment of detainees and insufficient legal assistance.

An Amnesty International delegation will visit Peru between 12 and 25 July in order to evaluate recent developments and the current situation. After the mission, new information and strategies for action will be circulated. Many thanks to those who took action. No further action is required from the UA network at this time.

This is the first update of UA 143/09 (AMR 46/009/2009)

Further information: http://amnesty.org/en/library/info/AMR46/009/2009/en

URGENT ACTION

STEPS TAKEN TOWARD DIALOGUE AFTER CLASHES

Further information on UA: 143/09 Index: AMR 46/010/2009 Issue Date: 09 July 2009