Justice for Bougainville?
An episode of the Earth Matters podcast, hosted by Phil Evans, titled "Justice for Bougainville?" was published on July 28, 2024.
July 28, 2024 · Earth Matters
Summary
Today, we're looking at a significant legal battle brewing in Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea that voted for independence in 2019. Thousands of residents have come together to file a class action lawsuit against mining giant Rio Tinto and its former subsidiary, Bougainville Copper Ltd, over what they claim is historical mismanagement of the massive Panguna copper mine.We hear from human rights activist and Bougainville advocate, Vikki John.#1463 Produced by Phil Evans with thanks to Jan Bartlett and 3CR.
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