Cambodia evictions continue unchecked In the most recent manifestation of an old injustice, 300 families were forced from their homes in a central slum.
Peru - Nativos Denuncian Nuevo Derrame de Petróleo Peruvian indigenous organizations demand an immediate response to a new Maple Energy oil spill in Nuevo Sucre. Coverage of the demands comes two weeks after a Peruvian government commission confirmed the negative impacts and environmental contamination of the region due to Maple Energy's activities.
A Voice Amidst Silence: The Badin Floods Flooding in Pakistan displaces 1.2 million people after locals' concerns about World Bank funded hydroproject is ignored.
Warnings from Huabal, Perú This is a news report from the village of Huabal, Peru, as part of IAP's River Defenders Video Project. The villagers of Huabal have powerful experiences to share with other communities in Peru who could face forced displacement from a dam.
Press Release: Indigenous Amazonian Communities in Peru End Negotiations with Maple Energy over Six Oil Spills Two indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon ended mediated negotiations with Maple Gas Corporation del Peru SRL over the harmful effects of six oil spills in their territories. Community leaders cite Maple’s lack of good faith and willingness to accept responsibility for the devastating oil spills that Maple Energy caused in their territory as the reason for ending dialogue with the company.
Azerbaijan: Halt Illegal House Demolitions, Forced Evictions With its so-called "beautification" project, the Azerbaijani government isn't just destroying homes in Baku, it's destroying people's lives. The Azerbaijani authorities need to put an immediate halt to forced expropriations, evictions, and demolitions in Baku.
Azerbaijan: Government Demolishes Human Rights Groups’ Offices The government's ruthless demolition of an office that serves as a hub for human rights activism in Azerbaijan sends a chilling message to all Azerbaijanis. These human rights organizations, which provided crucial support to victims of government abuse, as well as women in crisis and others in need, have lost nearly everything.
New York Times: A Warming Planet Struggles to Feed Itself Consumption of the four staple crops that supply most human calories has outstripped production for much of the past decade, drawing once-large stockpiles down to worrisome levels.
New York Times: Three Gorges Dam Is Said to Hurt Areas Downstream The Three Gorges Dam has contributed to lower water levels in two of China's largest freshwater lakes, and areas of central and southern China are suffering from the worst drought in 50 years, causing significant ecological damage to the region.
New York Times: Plan for China’s Water Crisis Spurs Concern Construction of channels to divert nearly six trillion gallons of water each year to burgeoning northern Chinese cities has already displaced over 150,000 people. Those recently resettled due to the project contend that compensation has been far from fair.
