Tag: Indigenous Rights
Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Not Consent Malaysian Dam
Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Withhold Consent for Malaysian Dam, Says New Report
(KUALA LUMPUR / BARAM, MALAYSIA) - A newly released fact-finding report reveals systematic human rights violations are being committed against the indigenous peoples of Sarawak by the proponents of the proposed Baram Dam in Malaysia. According to...
Will Indonesia’s new president end one of Asia’s oldest conflicts?
Jokowi has promised a softer approach, but the country’s powerful generals may have other ideas.
Marie Dhumieres September 12, 2014 00:22
JAKARTA, Indonesia — “It’s safe here in Papua. There is nothing to hide.”
That’s what Indonesian President-elect Joko Widodo said when asked on the campaign trail whether foreign journalists would be...
UN members endorse Indigenous Peoples rights
The United Nations General Assembly on Monday approved a document strengthening the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.
By GREGORY KATZ
Associated Press
Posted: Monday, Sep. 22, 2014
UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations General Assembly on Monday approved a document strengthening the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.
The Outcome Document was endorsed by consensus...
Philippines: On The Human Rights ‘Superbody’ – Indigenous Peoples Say They Will Find No Justice From Perpetrators
Indigenous peoples' organization Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (KAMP), described the 'superbody' created by the Aquino government to address the cases of extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations as "a feeble cover up to the growing list of human rights transgressions committed by State forces."
Indigenous peoples'...
South Africa: Ramping up trade, SA ignores Indonesia’s human rights violations
The visit by the South African government and 17 unnamed South African companies to Indonesia last week has thrown into stark relief the ANC government’s hypocrisy in its international relations with countries that are guilty of human rights abuses
South African Civil Society Information Service (SACSIS), by Anna Majavu* /...
U.N. concerned about Myanmar’s ethnic, religious tensions
By Louis Charbonneau
UNITED NATIONS Thu Oct 2, 2014 1:37pm EDT
(Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's latest report on Myanmar raises serious concerns about ethnic and religious tensions that have led to violence against Rohingya Muslims, though he praises the government's attempts to press ahead with democratic reforms.
The situation is...
Indigenous Peoples in South East Asia have bitter tales to tell
In the advent of 21st century, the South East Asia saw the tremendous advancement of science and technologies, fast-paced growth in industrialization, westernization, tremendous escalation in economy, development and to boast further, the governments in the region are preparing for the economic integration—free trade and movement by 2015.
In the...
Thousands of Cambodians Petition Government to End Forced Evictions
About 3,000 Cambodians, many of them victims of land grabs, marched to parliament and Prime Minister Hun Sen’s residence on Monday in a bid to highlight the plight of the landless on World Habitat Day.
By Radio Liberty on October 6, 2014
About 3,000 Cambodians, many of them victims of land...
Green groups warn of power line threat to Malaysia tribespeople
Environmentalists said the proposed power transmission lines on Borneo island - from Malaysia's Sarawak state to Indonesia's West Kalimantan - will threaten the indigenous people.
KUALA LUMPUR: Environmentalists warned Wednesday (Oct 8) that planned power lines on Malaysia's Borneo would threaten the island's tribespeople, urging the Asian Development Bank to...
Indonesia Catholics hold mass rallies in Flores mining fight
Hundreds of priests and nuns staged simultaneous rallies today in Jakarta and several towns in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, demanding that the government annul controversial mining permits within 30 days.
Ryan Dagur, Jakarta
Indonesia
October 13, 2014
Hundreds of priests and nuns staged simultaneous rallies today in Jakarta and several towns in Flores,...
