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An investigation into the reported killing of an uncontacted Indian child by loggers, has uncovered disturbing ‘evidence of an attack’ deep in the Amazon forest.

The findings suggest loggers were operating 400 meters away from an uncontacted Awá camp where the burned remains of a child were allegedly found.

Brazilian NGO CIMI, The Order of Attorneys of Brazil and the Maranhão Human Rights Society, who jointly carried out the investigation, also found, ‘many indications that the Awá had been in the place of the reported incident.’ Read the rest of this entry »

चुपलु दामलोच ।
यालाखोम, १२ ग्युसिच । ‘नियम बनाउँैमा सबैले मान्छन् र लागु हुन्छ भन्ने छैन । जनताले नमान्न पनि सक्छन् । कुनै पनि नियम, कानुन मान्नको लागि समाज स्विकार्य हुनु पर्छ ।’ डा. महेन्द्र लावतीले स्वायत्त क्षेत्र सम्बन्धि वैचारिक संरचना र यसको अन्तराष्ट्रिय प्रयोग विषयक आफ्नो कार्यपत्रको जवाफ दिने क्रममा भन्नु भयो । नयाँ संघीय संरचनामा स्वायत्त क्षेत्र मार्फत सिमान्तकृत, बहिष्करणमा परेका र पिछाडिएका समुदायहरुको अधिकारको सुनिश्चितता विषयक संवाद कार्यक्रम द ग्रण्ड होटल, सोल्टीमोड, काठमाडौंमा सम्पन्न कार्यक्रमको दोश्रो सत्रमा संविधानसभा विषयगत समितिहरुको मस्यौदामा प्रस्तावित स्वायत्त क्षेत्रको अधिकार बाँडफाँड सम्बन्धि प्राब्धानहरु माथि समीक्षा विषयक कार्यपत्र डा.मुक्तसिंह लामा तामाङले प्रस्तुत गर्नु भएको थियो ।
युएनडिपि संवैधानिक सम्वाद केन्द्र, नयाँ वानेश्वरद्वारा आयोजित उक्त कार्यक्रमको सहजकर्ता राजनीतिक विश्लेषक श्याम श्रेष्ठ हुनुहुन्थ्यो । सो कार्यक्रममा पर्ूवका लेप्चा, बोदो -मेचे) देखि पश्चिम दार्चुलाका व्याँसि शौका आदिवासी जनजाति लगायत आदिवासी सभासद ककसको सदस्यहरुको उपस्थिति थियो ।

काठमाडौं, ११, पौष, सोमवार
संविधान सभामा संघिय राज्यहरुको संख्यालाई लिएर विवाद उठीरहेको अवस्थामा विज्ञहरुले आत्मानिर्णयको अधिकार सहितको जतिसक्दो धेरैवटा संघियराज्यहरु कतिपय राज्यहरु गैरभौगोलिक खाकाको राज्यहरु बनाउनुपर्ने सुझाव दिएका छन् ।
एथ्निक मिडिया फाउन्डेसन र नेपालका आदिवासीहरुको मानव अधिकार सम्बन्धी वकिल समुह –लाहुर्निप) ले सोमवार काठमाडौमा आयोजना गरेको राज्यपुर्नसंरचना÷संघियता, यर्थाथ र सम्भावना विषयक अन्र्तक्रिया कार्यक्रममा बोल्दै विज्ञहरुले सो सुझाव दिएका छन् । Read the rest of this entry »

Durdaa News Hubs/27 October 2011, Kathmandu .

The United Nations (UN) in Malaysia named Center for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) the “Organization of the Year” in an event held on Thursday for its long-standing commitment to advocating the rights of the Orang Asli (indigenous peoples of Malaysia).

Below is the full verbatim text of acceptance speech by Colin Nicholas, COAC coordinator:

“This is the first award, or public acknowledgment of this nature, that the center has been honoured with.

When Mr. Kamal (the UN Resident Coordinator in Malaysia) called me the other day about it, I was reluctant, to say the least, to accept it on behalf of the center. But he was very persuasive and it did occur to me that it would sound arrogant on our part to turn down this kind gesture of UN-Malaysia. Read the rest of this entry »

By Ahni / Durdaa News Hub, kathmandu

Oct 19, 2011

Indonesian forces have opened fire on the Third Papuan People’s Congress, dispersing the peaceful gathering that had attracted thousands of Papuans to Jayapura city, the capital of West Papua.

At this time, the number of casualties have not been confirmed; however, several persons are reported to have been arrested, including Forkorus Yaboisembut and Edison Waromi, two indigenous political leaders.

The Third Papuan People’s Congress was being held for the second time since Indonesia’s invasion in 1963. During the event, Papuan delegates openly discussed their rights to self-determination and options for the long-awaited referendum on the future of West Papua. Forkorus Yaboisembut, the chair of the Papuan Customary Council was quoted in Papuan media sources as saying that the Congress is “part of the struggle of indigenous Papuans to enforce their fundamental rights.” He argued that Papuans are not seeking to undermine or destroy Indonesia. however “we strive to uphold our fundamental rights, including political rights, including the right to independence as a nation… And whatever be produced, the Government of Indonesia should able to appreciate it.”

For more information and updates, visit West Papua Media

‘Chaos’ as shots ring out and military storm peaceful Papuan Peoples’ Congress

Report By the Jakarta Globe and West Papua Media in Jayapura, Cross-posted from Pacific Scoop

Shots from a nearby hill rang out as Papuan leaders declared their independence from Indonesia at the Papuan People’s Congress today and began waiving the banned Morning Star flag, a local journalist said tonight.

The journalist, who has gone into hiding because of fears for her safety, told the Jakarta Globe of the “chaos” after the shots at 3 pm Jayapura time.

Police officers and members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) began returning fire toward the hill.

She said security officers then attempted to shut down the congress and moved in to make arrests.

The journalist said she then fled, along with hundreds of others, many of whom who escaped for the hills.

She said police had asked organisers prior to the three-day congress not to declare independence or raise the Morning Star flag.

Regional Military Commander Major General Erfi Triassunu previously told the Globe that the TNI began firing “warning shots” after the independence declaration.

Hundreds detained
There are reports that hundreds of people have been detained, though there are no official confirmed reports of deaths or injuries.

Other journalists in Jayapura say shops in the provincial capital have closed.

However, Andreas Harsono of Human Rights Watch told the Globe that he received a report of at least one person killed.

West Papua Media also reported casualties with a statement on its website citing “credible sources” saying: “TNI troops have opened fire on the congress … Live fire is being used on peaceful gathering. Report of casualties but no confirmation of numbers.

“Petapa peacekeepers have been shot, reports of many dead. Women tending to shot Petapa security[guards] also shot by Indonesian military.”

Text messages received by West Papua Media claimed many people saying “we have already been arrested”.

Forkorus Yaboisembut, chair of the Papuan Customary Council, was reportedly arrested on a charge of makar, or “subversion”.

Edison Waromi was also reported to have been arrested.

Show of force
Earlier today, Indonesian troops and police were reported to have assembledoutside the Third Papuan Peoples‘ Congress in a show of force to intimidate and break up the rally of thousands of Papuans in Taboria oval (Zaccheus Field).

The third congress is being held for the second time since Indonesia’s invasion of West Papua in 1963.

Papuan delegates openly discussed their rights to self-determination and the pathways to a referendum on the future of West Papua.

Yaboisembut was quoted in Papuan media as saying the congress was “part of the struggle of indigenous Papuans to enforce their fundamental rights.”

He argued that Papuans were not seeking to undermine or destroy Indonesia.

However, “we strive to uphold our fundamental rights, including political rights, including the right to independence as a nation…. And whatever be produced, the government of Indonesia should able to appreciate it.”
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