Land rights bill in Suriname sparks outrage in Indigenous communities

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Land rights bill in Suriname sparks outrage in Indigenous communities

Officials in Suriname are considering legislation that would finally establish territorial rights for Indigenous and Tribal communities. But not everyone is happy with the language of the bill, and some are even hoping it will fail to pass. Recent changes to a collective rights bill in Suriname are supposed to reinforce the legal status of Indigenous and Tribal communities and grant them autonomy over natural resources, but critics say it could …