Tag #Indigenous Rights

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Illegal Amazon Gold Mining: Deforestation Continues Despite Crackdowns

Illegal gold mining in four major Brazilian indigenous territories has destroyed 4,219 hectares of rainforest in two years, despite government crackdowns; activity shifted from areas like Yanomami (down 7%) and Kayapó (down 31%) to Sararé (up 93%), causing severe environmental damage and health risk...

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Brazil's Indigenous Movement Mobilizes 8,000 for Land Rights and COP30

The 21st annual Landless Camp (ATL) in Brasilia, Brazil, gathered over 8,000 indigenous people to protest the PEC 48 constitutional amendment restricting indigenous land rights and advocate for climate action ahead of COP30, showcasing the movement's growing strength and international alliances.

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Language Barrier Exposes Healthcare Gaps for Indigenous Communities

In Oaxaca, Mexico, a Canadian embassy team and a Red de Intérpretes member discovered a 90-year-old indigenous woman misdiagnosed due to a language barrier; this highlighted the organization's crucial role in bridging communication gaps and advocating for indigenous rights in Mexico and the US, faci...

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American YouTuber Arrested for Illegal Visit to North Sentinel Island

A 24-year-old American YouTuber, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested in India for illegally visiting the restricted North Sentinel Island on March 29th, attempting to contact the Sentinelese tribe, and violating a law protecting isolated tribes; he faces up to five years in prison.

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Zapatistas' European Tour: A Documentary on Environmental Resistance

Valentina Leduc's documentary "Los sueños que compartimos" follows the 2021 Zapatista tour across Europe, highlighting their solidarity with three resistance movements: reforestation efforts in Galicia, anti-mining protests in Germany, and a water rights struggle in Puebla, Mexico, revealing interco...

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Ongoing Displacement of Native American Communities

Native American communities experience persistent displacement due to economic hardship, climate change, and historical injustices, resulting in low homeownership, limited capital access, and cultural disruption; however, Native-led initiatives are working to reclaim economic power and build resilie...

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Illegal Gold Mining Ravages Amazon, Defying Crackdowns

Illegal gold mining in four major Brazilian indigenous territories has destroyed 4219 hectares of rainforest over the past two years, despite government crackdowns; the activity has merely shifted locations, causing severe environmental damage and health problems, and highlighting the need for stric...

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Indonesia's Massive Deforestation Plan for Biofuel and Food Production Threatens Indigenous Groups

Indonesia's plan to clear forests the size of Belgium for sugarcane bioethanol and food crops threatens Indigenous groups and the environment, potentially releasing 315 million tons of CO2 and impacting biodiversity.

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Brearley Denies Murder in Turvey Case

Jack Brearley, 24, denies murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey in Perth on October 13, 2022, claiming his co-accused, Brodie Palmer, inflicted the fatal blow; three others are also on trial.

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Lula Visits Raoni Amidst Amazon Oil Exploration Dispute

On April 4, 2025, Brazilian President Lula da Silva visited cacique Raoni in the Xingu region, awarding him the National Order of Merit. Raoni urged Lula to halt Amazon oil exploration plans, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental protection, while indigenous groups p...

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Racism Alleged in 1988 Death of Aboriginal Teenager

The uncle of Mark Haines, a 17-year-old Aboriginal boy found dead on train tracks in Tamworth, NSW, in 1988, alleges police racism hindered the investigation, citing a senior officer's prejudiced statement and inconsistent investigative practices compared to non-Indigenous deaths. An inquest is unde...

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American Tourist Arrested for Illegal Visit to North Sentinel Island

On March 29, American tourist Mykhailo Polyakov illegally traveled to India's North Sentinel Island, home to the Sentinelese tribe, and was arrested upon his return; his actions endangered the tribe and violated Indian law designed to protect them from outside diseases.

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