The
latest news from Cabinda reminds us -- tragically, given the stupid violence involved -- of the plight of so many unrepresented and underappreciated peoples and proto-nations worldwide. Interestingly enough,
UNPO -- the
Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization -- exists as...
"...an international, nonviolent, and democratic membership organisation. Its members are indigenous peoples, minorities, and unrecognised or occupied territories who have joined together to protect and promote their human and cultural rights, to preserve their environments, and to find nonviolent solutions to conflicts which affect them. Although the aspirations of UNPO Members differ greatly, they are all united by one shared condition -- they are not adequately represented at major international fora, such as the United Nations. As a consequence, their opportunity to participate on the international stage is significantly limited, as is their ability to access and draw upon the support of the global bodies mandated to defend their rights, protect their environments, and mitigate the effects of conflict."
These Members exist worldwide (the redder the denser)...
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