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Update: Threats Against Indigenous Rights Defenders

UA: Malaysia 22.17
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This action ended on August 6, 2018

Indigenous human rights defenders face sustained intimidation and threats of physical violence in light of their continuing efforts to protect their land. Incidents of harassment by a private company developing plantation projects have been reported by the community to local police.

Indigenous human rights defenders face sustained intimidation and threats of physical violence in light of their continuing efforts to protect their land. Incidents of harassment by a private company developing plantation projects have been reported by the community to local police. 1) TAKE ACTION Write a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:
  • Immediately put an end to the harassment, intimidation, and threats faced by the Temiar human rights defenders, and provide them with adequate security and protection.
  • Investigate any complaint of harassment, threats and intimidation filed by the Temiar and bring those responsible to justice in accordance with national and international standards of due process.
  • Protect the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly of Indigenous human rights defenders.
  • Consult with the Temiar, and other Orang Asli, in order to obtain their free, prior and informed consent, before granting licences to companies wishing to exploit natural resources on Orang Asli land.

Contact these two officials by 17 September, 2018: Kelantan State Government Haji Zahari Bin Ibrahim Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Kelantan The Office of the Kelantan State Secretary Blok 2, Aras 1, Kota Darulnaim 15503 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia Phone: 609 748 1957 ext. 5127 or 609 7482 140 Fax: 609 744 3164 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Salutation: Dear Kelantan State Forestry Director

Ambassador Zulhasnan Rafique, Embassy of Malaysia 3516 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 Phone: 202 572 9700 | Fax: 202 572 9882 Email: [email protected] Salutation: Dear Ambassador

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