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Turkish Bill Sparks Campaign Against Mining in Protected Areas
Over 100 Turkish organizations launched a campaign against a parliamentary bill enabling mining in protected areas, arguing it prioritizes corporate profit over environmental protection and community rights, potentially leading to land grabs and ecological damage.
Turkish Bill Sparks Campaign Against Mining in Protected Areas
Over 100 Turkish organizations launched a campaign against a parliamentary bill enabling mining in protected areas, arguing it prioritizes corporate profit over environmental protection and community rights, potentially leading to land grabs and ecological damage.
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60% Bias Score
Sochi Court Blocks Privatization of Protected Waterfront Land
A Sochi court overturned decisions allowing the privatization of a 5178 sq m waterfront plot, originally designated for a rehabilitation center but never developed, due to its location in protected zones and the absence of structures justifying the change.
Sochi Court Blocks Privatization of Protected Waterfront Land
A Sochi court overturned decisions allowing the privatization of a 5178 sq m waterfront plot, originally designated for a rehabilitation center but never developed, due to its location in protected zones and the absence of structures justifying the change.
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20% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
India Amends Wakf Act, Sparking Land Ownership Controversy
India's Parliament passed an amended Wakf Act, impacting land management; only Muslims owning land for five continuous years can donate, collectors handle surveys and disputes, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
India Amends Wakf Act, Sparking Land Ownership Controversy
India's Parliament passed an amended Wakf Act, impacting land management; only Muslims owning land for five continuous years can donate, collectors handle surveys and disputes, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Illinois Returns Land to Potawatomi Nation After 175 Years
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed 1,500 acres of land in Illinois' Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, originally promised in 1829 but seized by the U.S. government in 1849, marking a significant step in the "Land Back" movement.
Illinois Returns Land to Potawatomi Nation After 175 Years
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed 1,500 acres of land in Illinois' Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, originally promised in 1829 but seized by the U.S. government in 1849, marking a significant step in the "Land Back" movement.
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24% Bias Score
High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims
The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.
High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims
The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.
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40% Bias Score
El Salvador: Land Dispute Leads to Arrests, New Tax on NGOs
In El Salvador, the El Bosque farming cooperative's eviction attempt sparked a protest, resulting in five arrests under the state of exception. President Bukele accused protesters of being manipulated by leftist groups and NGOs, announcing a new 30% tax on foreign NGO donations, while at least 45 si...
El Salvador: Land Dispute Leads to Arrests, New Tax on NGOs
In El Salvador, the El Bosque farming cooperative's eviction attempt sparked a protest, resulting in five arrests under the state of exception. President Bukele accused protesters of being manipulated by leftist groups and NGOs, announcing a new 30% tax on foreign NGO donations, while at least 45 si...
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44% Bias Score
British Columbia Park Closures Spark Outrage Over Indigenous Access
British Columbia's temporary closures of Joffre Lakes Park and Botanical Beach to non-Indigenous people for cultural practices have sparked outrage, raising concerns about fairness and setting a precedent for future public land access restrictions.
British Columbia Park Closures Spark Outrage Over Indigenous Access
British Columbia's temporary closures of Joffre Lakes Park and Botanical Beach to non-Indigenous people for cultural practices have sparked outrage, raising concerns about fairness and setting a precedent for future public land access restrictions.
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64% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
Colombian Indigenous Groups Plan Protests Over Unfulfilled Promises
Colombia's indigenous groups, feeling unheard despite increased dialogue under President Gustavo Petro, plan large-scale protests to demand land rights, resources, and self-governance promised before his election, highlighting the challenges of implementing policy changes even with a supportive lead...
Colombian Indigenous Groups Plan Protests Over Unfulfilled Promises
Colombia's indigenous groups, feeling unheard despite increased dialogue under President Gustavo Petro, plan large-scale protests to demand land rights, resources, and self-governance promised before his election, highlighting the challenges of implementing policy changes even with a supportive lead...
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40% Bias Score
Ethiopian Tensions Threaten Rastafarian Community in Shashamene
Rastafarians in Shashamene, Ethiopia, face eviction and discrimination amid ethnic tensions and land disputes, challenging their historical connection to the land granted by Emperor Haile Selassie.
Ethiopian Tensions Threaten Rastafarian Community in Shashamene
Rastafarians in Shashamene, Ethiopia, face eviction and discrimination amid ethnic tensions and land disputes, challenging their historical connection to the land granted by Emperor Haile Selassie.
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36% Bias Score
High Court Upholds \$700 Million Compensation for Unauthorized Mining on Indigenous Land
The High Court upheld a \$700 million compensation award to the Gumatj clan in northeast Arnhem Land for unauthorized bauxite mining on their land in 1968, a decision that clarifies constitutional issues and sets a significant precedent for future land rights cases.
High Court Upholds \$700 Million Compensation for Unauthorized Mining on Indigenous Land
The High Court upheld a \$700 million compensation award to the Gumatj clan in northeast Arnhem Land for unauthorized bauxite mining on their land in 1968, a decision that clarifies constitutional issues and sets a significant precedent for future land rights cases.
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16% Bias Score
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