Chilean Military Removes Rapa Nui/Easter Islanders From Protest Occupation
Chilean Military Removes Rapa Nui/Easter Islanders From Protest Occupation A large group of protesters who had been occupying buildings on the isolated Chilean island have been forced out at gunpoint by the military. The indigenous people of Easter Island are claiming that the buildings are unlawfully on their land, according to Radio New Zealand International. They are also reportedly protesting over massive immigration from Chile to the island. The indigenous Rapa Nui population...For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.