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Tribunal Declares 14 Canadian Miners Guilty of Rights Violations

3/8/2025

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In a landmark ruling, the 6th International Rights of Nature Tribunal declared 14 Canadian mining companies guilty of infringing on Indigenous rights in South America and Serbia. Powerful testimonies revealed the devastating environmental damage and human rights violations faced by Indigenous communities. Zenaida Yasacama, vice president of Ecuador's CONAIE, passionately called on the Canadian government to act, emphasizing the urgent need to honor Indigenous rights and protect their land.

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In a landmark ruling, the 6th International Rights of Nature Tribunal declared 14 Canadian mining companies guilty of infringing on Indigenous rights in South America and Serbia. Powerful testimonies revealed the devastating environmental damage and human rights violations faced by Indigenous communities. Zenaida Yasacama, vice president of Ecuador's CONAIE, passionately called on the Canadian government to act, emphasizing the urgent need to honor Indigenous rights and protect their land.