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Demonstrators block streets, occupy Parliament to secure Sami human rights
October 11, 2023
Sami and environmental activists set off a new round of demonstrations in Oslo on Wednesday, part of an ongoing effort to secure their human rights. They’re marking the second anniversary of a Norwegian Supreme Court decision invalidating the construction of wind turbines on Sami land at Fosen, and the Norwegian government’s refusal to remove them.
Their protests began early in the morning, when they set up Sami tents known as a lavvo along the main boulevard in downtown Oslo, Karl Johans Gate. They also blocked a side street connecting to Karl Johan, and intend to sleep in the tents at night. Rules for the demonstration were clearly posted. PHOTO: NewsinEnglish.no/Nina Berglund
Another group clad in traditional Sami dress entered the Parliament building and both sat and laid down in the section known as Vandrehallen, where top politicians often hold debates, chat with journalists and amongst themselves. By mid-afternoon Parliament officials had grown weary of the demonstrators’ loud joiking (a form of Sami chant and song) and asked for police assistance to remove them. By late day they were still there...
October 11, 2023
Sami and environmental activists set off a new round of demonstrations in Oslo on Wednesday, part of an ongoing effort to secure their human rights. They’re marking the second anniversary of a Norwegian Supreme Court decision invalidating the construction of wind turbines on Sami land at Fosen, and the Norwegian government’s refusal to remove them.
Their protests began early in the morning, when they set up Sami tents known as a lavvo along the main boulevard in downtown Oslo, Karl Johans Gate. They also blocked a side street connecting to Karl Johan, and intend to sleep in the tents at night. Rules for the demonstration were clearly posted. PHOTO: NewsinEnglish.no/Nina Berglund
Another group clad in traditional Sami dress entered the Parliament building and both sat and laid down in the section known as Vandrehallen, where top politicians often hold debates, chat with journalists and amongst themselves. By mid-afternoon Parliament officials had grown weary of the demonstrators’ loud joiking (a form of Sami chant and song) and asked for police assistance to remove them. By late day they were still there...
