March in Dersim against pumice mining project

March in Dersim against pumice mining project

A march was held in Dersim to protest the planned pumice mining project in the districts of Hozat and Pertek. Held under the slogan “We are defending our living spaces,” the march received strong support from numerous political parties and environmental organizations. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Don’t touch my nature, my water, my land” and “Xozat, don’t sleep, defend your land.” The project aims to operate across a 2,200-decare area enc…

“We Will Not Retreat:” Mura Take Land Defense to Global Stage at COP30

“They want to divide us so they can silence us. But what’s at stake is the future of our land, our water, and the life of our people. And we will not stand by in silence.” The post “We Will Not Retreat:” Mura Take Land Defense to Global Stage at COP30 first appeared on Amazon Watch.