Peru rebellion charge for Humala (BBC)

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Last Updated: Thursday, 28 December 2006, 11:40 GMT

Peru rebellion charge for Humala

Peruvian opposition leader Ollanta Humala has been charged with rebellion
in connection with a 2005 siege at a police station in which six men died.

He is accused of helping to mastermind the siege, which was led by his
brother Antauro to demand the resignation of the then President, Alejandro
Toledo.

Mr Humala, an ex-army officer, denies any wrongdoing. He remains free on bail
but is not allowed to leave Peru.

Earlier this year, Mr Humala lost the presidential election to Alan Garcia.

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Full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6214033.stm

From the Associated Press...

Peru's Humala Denies Role in '05 Siege

By CARLA SALAZAR
The Associated Press
Thursday, December 28, 2006; 8:25 PM

LIMA, Peru -- Peru's ex-presidential candidate Ollanta Humala vowed Thursday to defend
himself against charges that he masterminded his brother's deadly 2005 takeover of a
police station, calling the allegations a "judicial smearing."

Humala, who was charged earlier this week, faces 10 to 20 years in prison if convicted
of planning the four-day siege, which left six people dead.

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In a videotaped statement during the standoff, Antauro Humala said his brother had chosen
the site of the uprising. He later said Ollanta Humala had ordered them to lay down arms.

Ollanta Humala reiterated Thursday that he had no prior knowledge of the attack. He noted
that in a prison interview with local media in April, his brother said he had lied about
Ollanta's involvement.

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Full article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/28/AR2006122801181.html