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    Ecuador on Trial for Violating Rights of Kichwa People of Sarayaku

    Indian Country Today | Justice will begin to be heard today for the Kichwa people of Sarayaku, indigenous inhabitants of the gateway to Ecuador's Amazon. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hear the case filed against Ecuador by the Association of the Kichwa People of Sarayaku, attorney Mario Melo and leading Washington based human rights NGO, the Center for...

    July 6, 2011
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    Sarayaku vs. the Republic of Ecuador

    Intercontinental Cry | This week, eighteen Kichwa people of the Sarayaku are in Costa Rica bringing the government of Ecuador before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. We honor and salute their remarkable sacrifices and enduring strength.

    July 7, 2011
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    Bringing the Amazon to Central America

    Sarayaku at the Inter-American Court in Costa Rica

    Last decade, the Ecuadorian government made the mistake of trying to force oil exploration on the Kichwa, without any prior consultation. In this case, however, they didn't anticipate the community's fierce and dogged resistance.

    July 11, 2011
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    Taking Ecuador to Human Rights Court

    The Kichwa of Sarayaku explain their trip to the Inter-American Human Rights Court in Costa Rica in their own words.

    July 2011
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    Sarayaku: An Emblematic Case of Territorial Defense

    Servindi | At the beginning of 2003, Sarayaku came before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights soliciting its urgent intervention in the safeguarding of their violated rights during CGC's seismic campaign. In May of this year, the Commission dictated precautionary measures in favor of the life and integrity of the community members and of their...

    June 23, 2011
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    Sarayaku Delegation in Costa Rica

    Long-time Amazon Watch counterparts from Sarayaku were in Costa Rica over the week of July 4th, bringing their own government before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

    July 5, 2011
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    Courting Justice: Sarayaku v. Republic of Ecuador

    In a packed press room in Ecuador's National Congress building yesterday, leaders of Sarayaku brought their calls for justice to the country's capital en route to the Inter-American Court on Human Rights.

    July 1, 2011
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    Ambush in Sarayaku territory leaves three persons seriously injured

    In spite of the attack, Sarayaku evicts invaders

    Sarayaku, Ecuador- Ambush in Sarayaku territory leaves three persons seriously injured: In spite of the attack, Sarayaku evicts invaders On Friday 29th of April at 7.30 pm, a group of men from Sarayaku were attacked with dynamite and firearms. Our comrades managed to see that some of the attackers were of African race.

    May 2, 2010
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    New Report Uncovers Serious Risks in ConocoPhillips Peru Operations

    Company Urged to Withdraw From Mega-Concession Covering Over 10 million Acres of Pristine Amazon Rainforest

    Houston, May 13, 2009 – Two environmental organizations, Amazon Watch and Save America's Forests, are calling on ConocoPhillips to immediately withdraw from a 10.5 million acre mega-concession in the Peruvian Amazon, as the groups issue a new investigative report citing serious environmental and human rights issues in the c

    May 13, 2009
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    Eco-Tourism Hope for Ecuador Tribes

    BBC | Ecuador - An indigenous tribe from one of the most remote parts of the Amazon rainforest is taking over a unique eco-tourism project as a way to protect their ancestral lands from oil extraction.The project in south-eastern Ecuador is being seen as a blueprint for other indigenous communities facing similar challenges

    February 20, 2007
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    Indígenas Amazónicos Protestan en EE.UU.

    El Comercio | Dirigentes indígenas de la Amazonia protestaron en contra de las actividades petroleras en Houston (EE.UU.).Una delegación indígena presidida por el shuar Domingo Ankuash acudió hasta el edificio en donde se realizaba la asamblea de accionistas de Conoco Phillips.La decisión de efectuar esta protesta fue

    May 24, 2006
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    Amazon Watch May 9, 2006 Letter to ConocoPhillips CEO

    Mr. J.J. MulvaChief Executive OfficerConocoPhillips600 North Dairy Ashford Houston, TX 77252-2197Dear J.J. Mulva:Amazon Watch is pleased about ConocoPhillips’ commitment to health, safety and the environment (HSE).

    May 10, 2006
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    ConocoPhillips' Amazon Concessions at the Crossroads -- CEO James Mulva Tells Native Amazonians that Controversial Oil Blocks are “Under Review” Oil Major’s Decision Will Reveal Truth about its Environmental and Human Rights Commitments

    Houston - ConocoPhillips' impending decision regarding its concessions in the Amazon rainforest will reveal the truth about the oil major's stated commitments to safeguard the environment and human rights.During its March takeover of Burlington Resources, ConocoPhillips acquired three concessions on the ancestral lands

    May 10, 2006
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    Amazon Leaders to Warn ConocoPhillips: “No Trespassing on Our Ancestral Lands!” Oil Giant’s Human Rights and Environmental Policies under the Spotlight at Annual General Meeting

    Photo Opportunity with Strong Visuals at Annual General Meeting.Video footage from the Amazon available on request.Houston, May 9 – ConocoPhillips’ human rights and environmental policies will be in the spotlight at its 2006 annual general meeting tomorrow as native Amazonian leaders warn the Houston-ba

    May 9, 2006
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    CONOCOPHILLIPS BUYS BURLINGTON RESOURCES

    On December 13, 2005, ConocoPhillips, the third largest U.S. oil and gas company agreed to acquire Burlington Resources in a $35.6 billion deal.

    March 31, 2006
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    New Problems for Burlington Resources’ Rainforest Drilling Plans

    Company’s Questionable Agreements with Indigenous Leaders and Overthrown Ecuadorian Regime Leave Burlington’s Oil Project in Jeopardy(Houston)—On the day of Burlington Resources’ Annual Shareholder Meeting, the company’s involvement in two controversial oil blocks on indigenous territories in Ecuador’s sout

    April 27, 2005
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    Burlington Advisors Speak with Amazonian Indigenous Peoples

    El Comercio | El Meollo, Ecuador - Investment Advisors to Burlington Natural Resources wanted to hear the perspectives of local leaders and grassroots communities regarding their opposition to oil development. A group of shareholder advisors to Burlington met with Achuar, Shuar, and Kichwa indigenous leaders.

    March 9, 2005
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    Indigenous People in Ecuador Stand up to the Oil Industry

    Miami Herald | Sarayaku, Ecuador -As the Amazon sun slowly heats up, Marlon Santi, president of the community of Sarayaku, addresses residents under the shade of a zinc roof, updating them on the international legal fight against oil exploration and extraction in their territory.Though no road leads to this Kichwa-speaking com

    December 20, 2004
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