Ric Francis
The Conflict: The Conflict
The Conflict, Bagua province (north Amazon), Peru
Arturo Kinin, an Awajun wearing warrior attire, works as a history teacher in the area. Kinin expressed disgust with the Peruvian government which he stated has not provided medical assistance or compensation to victims of a police attack on protesters. Local plants with healing properties are being used to treat gunshot wounds, according to Kinin.
Arturo Kinin, an Awajun wearing warrior attire, works as a history teacher in the area. Kinin expressed disgust with the Peruvian government which he stated has not provided medical assistance or compensation to victims of a police attack on protesters. Local plants with healing properties are being used to treat gunshot wounds, according to Kinin.
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