PCJSS representative Mangal Kumar Chakma
demanded effective steps to implement the CHT Accord in order to redress for
past prejudice. He urge the
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, member states of the United Nations and
indigenous peoples, and international community to encourage the Government of
Bangladesh to take effective steps to implement the CHT Accord as per recommendations
of Mr. Lars-Anders Baer by declaring a roadmap with a time-frame without any
further delay in order to redress for past prejudice.
Mr. Chakma raised this demand on 9 May 2012 during
his intervention on “The
Doctrine of Discovery: its enduring impact on indigenous peoples and the right
to redress for past conquests”, the special theme of the 11th session
of the UNPFII which is taking place at the UN Headquarters in New York.
Following is the full statement of Mr. Chakma:
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