Tag #Self-Determination

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Greenland's IUD Scandal Fuels Independence Movement

A Danish podcast revealed that thousands of underage Greenlandic girls were forced into IUD use in the 1960s and 70s by the Danish government, causing lasting health problems and prompting a lawsuit seeking compensation and an apology; this, along with a past assimilation experiment, fuels calls for...

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Greenlandic Poll Shows Overwhelming Rejection of U.S. Annexation

A recent poll indicates that 85% of Greenlanders oppose President Trump's suggestion that Greenland become part of the United States, while only 6% are in favor; the remaining 9% are undecided.

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Mayotte barred from French flag at Games amid Comoros dispute

At the August 25th, 2023 Indian Ocean Islands Games, Mayotte, a French department since 2011, was forced to use a neutral flag due to Comoros' territorial claim, reflecting France's long-standing appeasement policy despite Mayotte's repeated votes to remain French and the substantial financial and s...

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Greenland Rejects Trump's Suggestion, Independence Debate Intensifies

President-elect Trump's suggestion to purchase or seize Greenland has prompted widespread rejection from Greenland's residents, who emphasize self-determination and highlight the need to address historical injustices, placing Greenland's independence debate onto the global stage.

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Netherlands Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Legal Cases and Technological Advancements

In the Netherlands, legal battles over a self-administered euthanasia drug and the rise of the Sarco euthanasia capsule highlight the ongoing debate over assisted dying and self-determination at life's end, influencing a potential "completed life" law and prompting ethical discussions about aging an...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Forced IUDs and US Interest Fuel Greenland's Independence Movement

Thousands of Greenlandic women were forcibly given IUDs by Denmark in the 1960s and 70s, causing lasting health problems and trauma, fueling current demands for independence amidst US interest in purchasing Greenland.

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Gender Equality
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Denmark Unveils $4.9 Million Plan to Combat Anti-Greenlandic Racism

Denmark launched a $4.9 million, three-year action plan to fight racism and discrimination against Greenlandic people in Denmark, including passport changes and improved school support, following recent international discussions about Greenland's sovereignty.

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Reduced Inequality
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Cameroon's Anglophone Conflict: Imprisoned Leader Defies Government

Sisiku Julius Ayuk Tabe, leader of the Ambazonian separatist movement, remains imprisoned in Cameroon despite international calls for his release, highlighting the ongoing conflict between anglophone separatists and the government that has resulted in over 6,000 deaths and one million displaced pers...

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Dutch Prosecution Seeks 14 Months for Inciting Suicide

An 80-year-old man from Breda is accused of inciting a 32-year-old woman from Bodegraven to suicide using the drug 'X', leading to her death in November 2021; the Public Prosecution Service is demanding a 14-month prison sentence.

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Puerto Rico Votes for Statehood

Puerto Rico holds a symbolic presidential election and a referendum on its political status, with a strong majority voting in favor of statehood.

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