Protection of Maasai Land Rights in Tanzania

Summary

This resolution addresses the issue of 'land grabbing' in Tanzania, specifically focusing on the illegal eviction and displacement of the Maasai people from their ancestral lands.
10 12.03.2015
Other
land reform
environment
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • The resolution expresses deep concern over the systematic displacement of rural communities in Tanzania due to large-scale land acquisitions.
  • It specifically highlights the illegal evictions and destruction of homes affecting the Maasai people in the Loliondo and Serengeti areas.
  • The motion emphasizes that international law protects indigenous peoples from being forcibly removed from their territories without consent.
  • It calls for an independent investigation into the ongoing land disputes in the Loliondo region.
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