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Five Penan rainforest communities are suing the Sarawak state government and the Malaysian timber giant Samling for violation of their native customary rights, reports the Bruno Manser Fund, a group that works on behalf of indigenous groups in Malaysia.
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/1210-penan.html
Rainforest tribe sues the Malaysian government for enabling deforestation
Date : 10th December 2009, Source : MongabayFive Penan rainforest communities are suing the Sarawak state government and the Malaysian timber giant Samling for violation of their native customary rights, reports the Bruno Manser Fund, a group that works on behalf of indigenous groups in Malaysia.
http://news.mongabay.com/2009/1210-penan.html
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