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20 May 2014

Autor:
Commission of organizations in defense of human rights and nature (Ecuador)

[PDF] Commission of organizations in defense of human rights and nature report on the situation in the area of Intag, province of Imbabura [Ecuador]

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The national state mining company (ENAMI) acquired the mining concession Llurimagua for the exploration and future extraction of copper…This project directly affects the community of Junin, as well as other communities…[S]everal residents of Intag denounced that numerous members of the public forces had entered the area…[and] that members of the police were limiting free circulation of the residents…and…creating an intimidating environment for…[those] who have openly opposed mining in Intag…Following the in situ observation in the community…the Commission found that…Junin…is under a de facto state of emergency…[T]he National Police is restricting…freedom of movement, participation rights, freedom of expression…of thought and opinion, and freedom of association…[T]hese public entities are violating the right to prior consultation about decisions that could affect the environments…[and] the threat is so intense such that members of the community are afraid to exercise their right to protest…

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