Forced birth control violated Greenlandic women’s rights, experts find
Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.
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America’s Indigenous Legacy
The Potomac isn’t just the name of a river, it’s part of a much older story. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow explains.
Published On 4 Jul 2026
From Alabama to Yosemite: 50 US places with Native American origins
As the US marks 250 years since its July 4 declaration, Al Jazeera traces 50 place names, their meanings and origins.
Anti-independence bloc leads New Caledonia poll but fall short of majority
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
How Colombia’s traditional midwives serve as lifelines to rural communities
Parts of Colombia are isolated, with no hospitals nearby. Experts say midwives can help bridge the healthcare gap.
‘Making history’: The fight to end female genital mutilation in Colombia
Colombia has passed the first legislation in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation. But barriers remain.
The World Cup cicada: India’s rare insect on a four-year clock
A rare cicada emerges from the forests of Meghalaya, every four years, in time with the World Cup.
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US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death
The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has prompted calls from UN experts for an independent investigation.
Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?
Far away from Indian mainland, the government is pumping billions of dollars into a controversial development project.
Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera
Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.
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Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?
Indigenous groups have warned against the use of kambo by non-specialist practitioners.
