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Collective separation of minorities from a more powerful group consistently
leads to strife between groups, as does the forced inclusion of an unwilling
group.
"A Basque Journal" that incorporates in-depth information
on Basque culture and activism as well as current news, based on the
viewpoint that the Basque lands of Navarre are dominated by French
and Spanish rule. An attractive site that even includes lessons in
the Basque language.
The page for this group has news and reports related to the violent
oppression of non-Muslim minorities in Bangladesh, and links to section
focusing on what has happened to the Jumma people in the southeast.
Non-profit group concerned with providing information about the Israel/Palestine
conflict ignored or biased in America. Contains a wealth of content
that will surprise many people.
Although the oppression of Inner Mongolia under Chinese annexation
is far less famous than the oppression in Tibet, Mongols have been
the victims of a similar genocide, repression, torture, and persecution
of their traditional religion, which is also Buddhism. This site (available
in English, Chinese, and Mongol) represents the Inner Mongolian People's
Party, which seeks freedom from Chinese rule.
Since the cause of Tibet became popularized, the reality of the occupation
of Tibet has almost been lost amidst the glitz of celebrity benefits,
or the self-congratulation of some boycotts and letter-writing campaigns.
The fact remains that Tibet has been and continues to be the scene
of a systematic repression, imperialist exploitation, and genocidal
eradication by the exceedingly brutal efforts of the Chinese Army.
This site is an informative base for international activism endorsing
the exiled government's perspective, by an organization which seems
interested in promoting many means of resistance, including some of
questionable
impact. But considering the brutality of the problem, this desperation
is understandable. Includes current news and historical background.
A pro-Intifada Palestinian perspective on resistance to Israeli rule
designed for the attention of foreign, especially western visitors.
A source on the Romani, who have more commonly been dubbed 'Gypsies.'
They have been one of the most misunderstood, maligned and persecuted
ethnic/cultural groups in history. This page contains and/or links
to background history and informed information as well as modern efforts
for recognition and movements for nationhood, in an effort to promote
recognition and respect for the Roma.
Survival International works towards highlighting and alleviating
the severe problems faced by indigenous and tribal people all over
the world, whether they are caused by the actions of governments, multinational
corporations, environmentalists, poor peasants, or unthinking diseases.
Survival appears to play no favorites except the true underdogs they
are dedicated to protecting; they even claim to be the only large organization
of their kind to refuse all government funding, so as to be independent
and impartial.
The struggle in Sri Lanka from a Tamil resistance viewpoint.
In their view, the Tamil on the island are a cohesive ethnicity with
a
right
to establish a distinct nation in the north and east, which they believe
is their traditional homeland.
Official site of the exiled Tibetan administration headed by the Dalai
Lama and based primarily in Dharamsala, India. Pages include background
on the annexation of Tibet, traditional Tibetan culture, and the status
of the government in exile.
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