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We invited the Hyatt Hotel Corporation to comment on the allegations found in The Wire report. Here is the response the the Hyatt Hotel Corporation provided:
"Hyatt Hotels Corporation is not planning to construct a hotel at Hathikuli Inglay Pothar. We cannot comment further."
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As the international brand projected as the developers of the hotel by the state government itself, we appeal to the Hyatt global brand to condemn this unjust arrest and constitute an independent inquiry into the land dispute, address grievances and support the demand for justice for the communities, who still tirelessly fight for their land.
While certain Hyatt subsidiaries have existing business relationships with Juniper Hotels, including a non-controlling ownership interest, Hyatt has not entered into any agreement to brand or operate the proposed hotel project at Inglay Pathar/Hathikuli near Kaziranga National Park.
United Nations human rights experts have voiced concern over the arrest and detention of five Indigenous human rights defenders in Assam, warning that the case could weaken efforts to protect Indigenous communities and discourage people from peacefully speaking out against projects that affect their land and rights.
UN experts expressed concern over the arrest and detention of five Indigenous human rights defenders in Assam, warning that the charges against them could undermine the legitimate work of those defending Indigenous Peoples’ rights in the context of business activities.
A group of academics associated with a human rights programme in the United States has called for the unconditional release of indigenous human rights activist Pranab Doley.
Assam government defends hotel and museum projects as Indigenous groups warn of ecological harm and community displacement risks.
The Greater Kaziranga Land and Human Rights Protection Committee said in a statement “[We] deny these targeted and egregious charges imposed on Pranab Doley and other activists and demand their immediate release."