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Wednesday, 28 May, 2003, 21:15 GMT 22:15 UK
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In pictures: Peru strike
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President Alejandro Toledo declared a 30-day state of emergency after a wave of strikes
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Police and the army are deployed to restore law and order across the country
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Civil liberties are suspended and police have the authority to detain protesters and enter private homes
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President Toledo says he was forced to take action to protect "citizens and the public order"
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More than eight million children have not been in school for two weeks because of striking teachers
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The teachers - as well as health workers and farmers - say they will not stop their calls for higher pay and lower taxes
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There have already been clashes between protesters and police - tear gas was used to break up marches
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