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Over U.S. Opposition, U.N. Affirms Indigenous Rights

HeadlineSep 14, 2007

At the United Nations, the General Assembly has passed a landmark measure affirming the human rights of the world’s indigenous people. One hundred forty nations voted in favor. Just four countries were opposed — the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. They say the declaration goes too far in recognizing indigenous ownership of traditional land and veto rights over legislation governing natural resources. The vote caps a more than 20-year debate on an indigenous rights declaration at the U.N.

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