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Bill Kayong was a “fearless” advocate of native land rights, says Baru Bian

By: Sharon Ling

Date: June 21st 2016

Source: The Star Online


KUCHING: PKR politician Bill Kayong, who was shot dead in Miri on Tuesday morning, was a “fearless” advocate of native land rights.


Sarawak PKR chairman Baru Bian (pic) said Kayong, 43, was a vocal activist for Sarawak’s indigenous communities and passionate about their rights.


Press Release: Mekong Regional Land Forum 2016

“Bringing Land Governance into ASEAN Economic Integration”

The G8 World Summit in 2003 stated that “Weak land governance and property rights systems can lead to opaque land deals.” It further states that “increasing security of land rights and transparency of land governance fosters participation of citizens, contributes to government accountability, reduces costs for businesses, and strengthens the climate for responsible investment”.

Brazil indigenous community faces imminent eviction over land dispute: Amnesty

By: Chris Arsenault

Date: June 14th 2016

Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation


RIO DE JANEIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An indigenous community in southwestern Brazil faces imminent eviction from its traditional territories, Amnesty International said on Tuesday, in a case exemplifying ongoing land conflicts in South America's largest country.


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