Chile's military said it would investigate allegations of human rights violations during violent protests that have left 15 dead
Security forces detain a demonstrator during a protest against high living costs, in Concepcion, Chile.
As pressure on the government mounted, centre-right President Sebastian Pinera said he would meet with opposition leaders on Tuesday to forge a "new social contract."Investigation ongoing Later in the morning, Interior Ministry sub-secretary Rodrigo Ubilla declined to identify the 15 people killed since last Friday.
The Chilean Institute for Human Rights said by Monday night it had registered 84 people injured by firearms. UN human rights boss Michelle Bachelet, a former president of Chile, called on Monday for independent investigations into the deaths in weekend protests, citing "disturbing allegations" of excessive use of force by security forces.The widespread protests sowed destruction across the city.
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