BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 15. Delegates from colonized regions organized a protest at COP29 to highlight the pervasive infringements on the rights of indigenous populations, Trend reports.
The protesters called for the cessation of the exploitative actions of colonial authorities and the eradication of their enduring effects, especially regarding environmental degradation and public health detriment. Representatives of Indigenous people from colonized regions denounced the egregious human rights abuses committed by colonial powers, along with the serious transgressions and nuclear testing conducted in former colonies, which have profoundly affected local inhabitants.
The protest was aimed at raising awareness among the international community, with demonstrators voicing specific demands to address the long-lasting consequences of colonial exploitation. Slogans chanted during the protest included: "Stop human rights violations in overseas territories," "Compensate the affected populations," "Restore environmental damage," "Hear the voices of Indigenous peoples," and "The effects of nuclear testing in overseas territories are killing people."
The protesters emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the ongoing effects of colonialism, urging decisive actions from the international community. They called for urgent measures to combat exploitation and human rights violations that continued even after the end of the colonial era. The protesters also called for greater international solidarity against colonialism and for stronger political and legal actions to ensure the rights of indigenous peoples.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will run until November 22, opened at the Baku Olympic Stadium on November 11.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is an agreement signed at the Rio Earth Summit in June 1992 to prevent dangerous human interference in the climate system. The acronym COP (Conference of Parties) stands for “Conference of Parties” and is the highest legislative body overseeing the implementation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
A total of 198 countries are parties to the Convention. Unless otherwise decided by the parties, COP is held annually. The first COP event was held in March 1995 in Berlin, and its secretariat is located in Bonn.
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