Indigenous Tribes in Suriname Ask Government to Protect Their Lands

WWF and Conservation International have helped the tribes draft an appeal to the government because their habitat and livelihoods have been affected by mining activities that have polluted rivers and forests.

“The use of chemicals such as mercury to extract gold has polluted the rivers and affected the quality of life of the fish” eaten by the indigenous peoples, Gomes said.
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