Deadly protests in Peru after president impeached and jailed - in pictures
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Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo protest in Lima, Peru. Two people were killed on Sunday. EPA -
Demonstrators are calling for a national strike, new elections and the release of former president. AP -
Demonstrators in cities including Cajamarca, Arequipa, Huancayo, Cusco, Puno and Lima, above, demanded Mr Castillo's release. EPA -
Residents take cover from tear gas thrown by the police during clashes in Lima. AFP -
Protesters used slingshots and hurled stones while police responded with tear gas. AP -
The protests have grown, notably in the northern and Andean towns, since the legislature impeached leftist Mr Castillo. AFP -
Mr Castillo was quickly arrested after his impeachment and vice president Dina Boluarte sworn in to replace him. AFP -
On Saturday, Ms Boluarte introduced her new independent and technocratic Cabinet, including eight women. EPA -
Up to 2,000 people rallied in Lima on Sunday. They chanted: "Castillo you are not alone, the people support you." EPA -
They brandished signs accusing "Dina and Congress" of being "corrupt rats". EPA -
Congress convened an emergency session on Sunday to discuss the crisis, but it had to be suspended after fights broke out. EPA -
In images posted on social media, a man punched another man from behind while members shoved each other. EPA -
A demonstrator holds up a bible in front of police officers in Lima. Reuters -
Clashes on Sunday in the southern city of Andahuaylas, left two dead and at least five wounded. Reuters
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