International: Tribes Urge UK To Sign Law To ‘Guarantee’ Their Survival

International: Tribes Urge UK To Sign Law To ‘Guarantee’ Their Survival   Tribes from four continents have urged Britain to ratify a law that will ‘guarantee’ their survival.   It is the first time a group of tribal representatives have made such a direct appeal, reflecting the urgent need for the law’s global endorsement.   Currently 22 nations have signed the law, known as ILO Convention 169, which is the only legally binding international law designed to protect tribal...

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