Sep 29, 2014

UNPO Participates in Parallel Forum on the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples

In light of the High Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, known as the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP), held on 22-3 September 2014, the Indigenous Movement organized a Parallel Forum in Amsterdam between 25 and 26 September 2014.

Sep 29, 2014

UNPO Participates in Parallel Forum on the World...

In light of the High Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, known as the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples (WCIP), held on 22-3 September 2014, the Indigenous Movement organized a...

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Sep 29, 2014

Moro: Philippines Recognizes Massacre

Photo: Bro. Jeffrey Pioquinto, SJ@flickr The 25 Thursday 2014, the Philippine Government officially recognized a massacre of approximately 1500 residents belonging to the Moro community, which took place...

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Sep 29, 2014

Tibet: Villagers Ordered to ‘Celebrate’ F...

Photo: tsemdo thar@flickr Chinese authorities in Tibet have ordered villagers to take part in a festival that has been boycotted in recent years. Those who refuse to participate have been threatened with...

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Sep 26, 2014

Assyria: Ancient Assyrian Church Destroyed by...

The Assyrian Green Church, one of the oldest and most beautiful religious sites in Iraq, was destroyed on Wednesday [24 September 2014].  Islamic State (IS) militants are heavily suspected to be responsible...

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Sep 26, 2014

Crimean Tatars: Wave of Russian Nationalism Increases...

The repression of the Crimean Tatars by Russian authorities has continued unabated amidst a wave of Russian nationalism in the region.  The Crimean Tatars have a long history of oppression at the...

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Sep 26, 2014

Balochistan: Seven Found Dead in Suspected Extra-Judicial...

The bodies of seven people identified as missing Baloch people were discovered in the Panjgur and Taftan provinces of the Balochistan region in Pakistan.  Many of the deceased have been identified...

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Sep 26, 2014

Gilgit Baltistan: Conflict with Chinese Firms...

Increasing economic ties between China and Pakistan are not taking into consideration the needs and wishes of the people of Gilgit Baltistan, bringing Chinese firms operating in the area into conflict...

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Sep 25, 2014

Iraqi Kurdistan: Leaders Look for Lessons From...

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Prime Minister, Mr Nechirvan Barzani, believes that the cases of Scotland and Kurdistan have significant similarities in their struggle for self-determination. Mr Barzani admires...

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