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Xstrata mine protests: CAFOD demands release of Peruvian partners held by police
Two CAFOD partners who were detained by police whilst investigating human rights abuses near Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata’s new Tintaya site in Peru have been released along with six others. Their arrest on unsubstantiated charges came following complaints of intimidation by local security forces.
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TAGS: 287.Extractives, 264.International news, 263.News, 188.Partners, 218.Peru
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Indonesia: local activist wins international prize
CAFOD is thrilled by news that Aleta Baun, an indigenous Mollo leader from Indonesia, has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize – the world’s largest prize honouring “grassroots” environmentalists.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 175.Climate change and environment, 26.Climate Justice, 287.Extractives, 264.International news, 263.News
RELATED TAGS: 264.International news
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