At least 17 killed in Peru as anti-government protests escalate near airport

Thousands of protesters tried to invade Juliaca's airport, as demonstrators were pictured aiming sling-shots at police during clashes with armed officers

At least 17 people have been killed in anti-government clashes between protesters and police in southern Peru, according to officials.

The death toll marks the deadliest day so far of protests by supporters of the country's former president Pedro Castillo, who was ousted in December. They want early elections and have called for his release. Mr Castillo was ousted and then arrested after he illegally tried to dissolve parliament to avoid an impeachment vote he feared losing.The country's former vice president Dina Boularte was then sworn in as leader, but since then pro-Castillo protesters have held demonstrations and clashed with police.

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