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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Amnesty Calls for Protection of Sami Rights in Sweden

Published: 2024-04-24

Amnesty International has issued a stark warning in its annual report, stating that Sweden must do more to protect the rights of the Sami people and end "old colonial patterns.

" The organization highlights the threat to the cultural survival of the Sami as pressures on their traditional lands increase, from mining and logging activities to climate change.

Amnesty criticizes Sweden for failing to ensure the Sami's fundamental rights to their lands, which is seen as a failure to meet international commitments on indigenous peoples' rights.

This call for action is part of a broader concern raised by Amnesty International about the state of human rights globally, noting extensive violations of international law in various conflicts around the world.