Forum for Global Exchange
2007
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Somaliland restricts local delegates from attending Somalia conference
July 16, 2007Authorities in the breakaway Somali region of Somaliland have placed security forces on high alert on the eve of a much anticipated reconciliation conference in Mogadishu, residents in the region's capital Hargeisa said on Saturday.More -
Lummi to host historic meeting of the nations
July 13, 2007The Lummi Indian Nation has volunteered to host a historic meeting July 31 - Aug 2 between U.S. tribes and the First Nations of Canada to discuss the merits of a proposed ''Treaty of Indigenous Nations'' agreement.More -
Indonesian Military starts shooting as flag raising protest start in Bolakme, Highlands, West Papua
July 12, 2007Indonesian soldiers were reported to be shooting their weapons in the villages of the Bolakme region (also spelled Bolokme) in the highlands of West Papua over the weekend. Although no-one is reported to be shot, the objective of… more >>More -
The Voice of Biafra International (VOBI) broadcasts, News Analysis
July 06, 2007We are encouraged by your steadfastness in our struggle to liberate our people and to take charge of our own destiny and take charge of running our own affairs, using the process of Biafra actualization, and working with the… more >>More -
Indonesia: Remove indicted colonel from West Papua
June 28, 2007The presence in Papua of a senior Indonesian army officer indicted on crimes against humanity charges in East Timor (now Timor-Leste) endangers human rights defenders and political activists and is a sign of the Indonesian governmentMore -
Standing Silent Nation, Airing July 3rd on PBS
June 27, 2007A Co-production of Native American Public Telecommunications. Alex White Plume and his extended Lakota family, or tiospaye, are known on South DakotaMore -
Indonesia Improving On Human Rights!, But Stronger Steps Needed
June 23, 2007Human rights defenders in IndonesiaMore