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Chamber of Mines Calls For Collaboration To Fight Illegal Miners
Date: 19 February 2017
Source:News Ghana
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr John Peter Amewu has reiterated government’s commitment to address holistically the menace of illegal mining.
Speaking during a courtesy call on him by members of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Mr Amewu called for collaboration with the Chamber to take the fight to the illegal miners.
Government Ditches Hydropower Dam for More Coal Power
By:KHUON NARIM AND ZSOMBOR PETER
Date: 20 February 2017
Source: The Cambodia Daily
The government has indefinitely put off plans for a hydropower dam in Koh Kong province’s Areng valley in favor of expanding an existing coal-fired power plant, though conservationists worry that a planned transmission line through the ecologically sensitive valley could still inflict heavy damage.
Saraga Settlers Evicted from Homes
By: Bethanie Harriman
Date: 20 February 2017
Source: emtv
Over 200 Settlers in Saraga were evicted today by Police acting on a court order.
A Papua New Guinean company has a business lease over the land, obtained in 2014.
Settlers allege the land was obtained in a questionable manner.
Colombia death toll rises as gangs fill vacuum left by Farc rebels
Date: 19 February 2017
Source: The Guardian
Peace has proved more dangerous than war for activists and local leaders. Can the state stop the killings?
El levantamiento Wayuu y la represión que no es noticia
Fecha: 5 de febrero 2017
Fuente: Colombia Plural
Al menos, 11 líderes indígenas detenidos en el bloqueo del tren minero del Cerrejón que desde el 31 de enero mantienen las comunidades en La Guajira para pedir respeto a su autonomía, a la consulta previa y una mejoría en los programas para niños y niñas. La contaminación informativa no ayuda.
Ya hay seis detenidos en Salta por defender territorio indígena
Por: Tomás Eliaschev
Fecha: 8 de febrero 2017
Fuente: Veintitres
César Arias, integrante de la comunidad guaraní Raíces Nuevas, lleva nueve días preso. La policía reprimió un corte en reclamo de su libertad. Dos mujeres fueron golpeadas y un periodista detenido.
Nagaland crisis: Clash of traditional values and women empowerment
By: Utpal Parashar
Date: 8 February 2017
Source: Hindustan times
Nagaland has been on the boil for two weeks now over municipal elections that were to be held on February 1.