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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jul/05/peru-anti-mining-protests-escalate?newsfeed=true
5 now have died...with at least 25 injured...from clashes with police over USA-based Newmont's proposed $4.8 billion Conga gold mine project.
At least 15 were arrested...including protest leader and former priest...Marco Arana.
Officials declared a 30 day state of emergency in 3 provinces...after thousands stormed government buildings in Celendin.
Locals fear the 12,000 foot altitude project will destroy precious water supplies.
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