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Peru: UN experts warn indigenous peoples’ rights at risk if polluted land re-licensed

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UN News Centre

Publication Date
2014-12-16

15 December 2014 – Two United Nations human rights experts warned today against the proposed re-licensing of heavily polluted land in the Department of Loreto region of Peru, saying the move would perpetuate and exacerbate serious violations of human rights of indigenous peoples, including their right to health, food and water.

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