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Russian farmers furious about alleged illegal land grabs
By: CET
Date: March 30th 2016
Source: Euronews
All signs pointed to the European Union’s sanctions on Russia being a positive move for the country’s small domestic farmers.
Scotland moves against wealthy gentry dominating land
By Chris Arsenault
Source: Reuters
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - C enturies-old traditions that led to 430 people owning half of Scotland's privately held land are soon to become history as local communities seek to double their ownership in the nation known for its rugged landscape, sheep, and fine whisky.
India's urbanization likely to be 60% in 3 decades: Panagariya
Date: April 27th 2016
Source: Times of India
NEW DELHI: India's urbanization may double to over 60 per cent in 30 years assuming that economic growth remains at 7-9 per cent level, Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Wednesday.
Sarawak gov't awards land rights to 373 Miri squatters
By: Zikri Kamarulzaman
Date: May 5th 2016
Source: Malaysiakini
S'WAK POLLS The Sarawak BN government today awarded individual land rights to 373 squatters in rural Miri, who will now be relocated to proper housing in the satellite town of Tudan.
The recipients were from three squatter villages in the Piasau constituency, namely Kampung Pasir, Kampung Api-Api and Kampung Merican.
The three villages are mainly Dayak areas. Dayaks make up about half of Piasau's 41 percent bumiputera voters.
Land Rights Win: Alaska Native Tribes Win Right to Place Lands Into Trust, Enhance Safety
Date: 05 July 2016
Source: Indian Country
Alaska Native communities have a bit more control over their land thanks to a July 1 ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that affirms their ability to place lands into federal trust, just as other tribes can, in what Alaska tribes are calling a landmark ruling.
More than land rights, the ruling enables Alaska Native governments to regulate alcohol and take other measures to protect members’ health and safety.
Tribals hold rally for murdered leader, demand land rights
Date: June 4th, 2016
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tribals-hold-rally-for-murdered-leader-demand-land-rights/article8688349.eceSource: The Hindu
A meeting was organised by the All-India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha (AIKMS) at Kumarabandha of Dharakote block in Ganjam district of Odisha on Friday in memory of tribal leader Adangu Gomango, who was murdered at the same village early morning on May 23.
Tanzania: Why Straight Women Are Marrying Each Other
Source: Marie Claire
Author: Abigail Haworth
Photographs by Charlie Shoemaker
In the Mara region of northern Tanzania, Abigail Haworth discovers an empowering tribal tradition undergoing a modern revival.