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At least one killed in unrest in Ecuador during national strike - ombudsman

At least one killed in unrest in Ecuador during national strike - ombudsman
FILE PHOTO: Tear gas is fired by police during a protest against Ecuador President Lenin Moreno's austerity measures in Quito, Ecuador, October 9, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins -  Copyright  CARLOS GARCIA RAWLINS(Reuters)
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LIMA (Reuters) - At least one indigenous protester was killed in unrest in Ecuador's capital Quito during a national strike against President Lenin Moreno's austerity measures, the ombudsman's office said on Thursday.

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The state institution that monitors conflicts said the protester died from brain trauma on Wednesday. It was also investigating reports by indigenous group Conaie that other protesters died during a police crackdown on the massive demonstrations.

(Reporting By Alexandra Valencia, Reprting By Mitra Taj)

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