Risk of rights violations during Peru water protests

Friday 24 September 2010 Protesters opposing an irrigation project could be at risk after the President approved a new law allowing the use of the military during civil unrest. Protesters opposing an irrigation project in southern Peru are thought to be at risk of grave human rights violations after the President approved a new law allowing the use of the military during civil unrest, Amnesty International said.Residents in the town of Espinar and the nearby city of Cusco have been protesting against the Majes Siguas II irrigation project which they believe will restrict their water supply.On…

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