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UN Condemns Queensland's Youth Crime Bill

The UN urged Queensland to reject its youth crime bill, which sentences children as adults for 33 offenses, impacting Indigenous children disproportionately, despite government claims it improves safety and the opposition's support due to the government's majority.

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Argentine Indigenous Communities Protest Lithium Mining, Citing Lack of Consent

Indigenous communities in Jujuy, Catamarca, and Mendoza, Argentina, are protesting lithium mining projects, alleging the absence of free, prior, and informed consent, despite government claims otherwise; they highlight environmental damage and broken promises, emphasizing the threat to their traditi...

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Bolivia: Morales Supporters Clash with Police Amid Election Turmoil

On Friday, hundreds of supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales clashed with police in La Paz while attempting to register his candidacy for the upcoming August 17 elections, despite a Constitutional Court ruling barring his participation due to term limits; the event resulted in injuries...

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First Indigenous Minister Faces Daunting Challenges

Mandy Gull-Masty, the first Indigenous person to lead Indigenous Services Canada, inherits a series of challenging files including child welfare reform and ensuring access to clean drinking water and infrastructure, facing immense pressure to deliver results while navigating complex relationships wi...

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Santander Accused of Funding Deforestation in Argentina's Gran Chaco

A new report accuses Santander bank of indirectly funding deforestation in Argentina's Gran Chaco region by financing the Argentinian agribusiness group Cresud, which has deforested over 170,000 hectares since 2000, violating Santander's own deforestation policy.

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Alberta Referendum Bill Amended Amidst Indigenous Backlash

Alberta's government amended a bill regarding referendums to protect First Nations' treaty rights, but Indigenous leaders rejected the amendment, planning protests and legal challenges against the bill, which lowers the threshold for citizen-initiated votes, including potential separation from Canad...

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New Zealand Haka Protest Sparks Parliamentary Debate on Suspensions

In New Zealand, three Māori Party legislators performed a haka in Parliament to protest a bill seen as dismantling Indigenous rights, resulting in proposed unprecedented suspensions and sparking fierce debate about the nature of political dissent and cultural expression.

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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Threatens Brazilian Indigenous Rights

Representatives of Brazilian indigenous communities are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal in Brussels, fearing increased deforestation and land conflicts due to the deal's likely increase in agricultural production and the recent passage of a restrictive Brazilian law concerning land demarcation...

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Indigenous Women in Odisha Map Climate Change Impacts, Seek Funding for Restoration

Indigenous women in Odisha, India, are using "dream maps" to advocate for \$2 million in funding to restore dwindling resources caused by climate change, highlighting the disproportionate impact on their communities and traditional practices.

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Onion Lake Cree Nation Renews Lawsuit Against Alberta's Sovereignty Act

The Onion Lake Cree Nation has resumed its lawsuit against Alberta's Sovereignty Act, claiming it violates their treaty rights by potentially circumventing existing agreements with the Crown; the province has until June 6th to respond.

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NZ MPs Face Record Suspensions After Haka Protest

Three Maori Party MPs in New Zealand face unprecedented suspensions from parliament for performing a haka during a debate on a controversial Treaty Principles Bill, sparking debate about indigenous rights and political protest.

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African Parks Admits to Human Rights Abuses in Congo Park Linked to Prince Harry

An internal investigation by African Parks confirmed allegations of torture, rape, and forced displacement of the Baka people in the Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, a park linked to Prince Harry; the investigation's full details remain confidential, but the organization admitte...

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