Company Response
Juniper Hotels has not responded to
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Saraf Group did not respond to arrests of Indigenous defenders in Assam
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Greater Kaziranga Land and Human Rights Protection Committee rejoinder to Hyatt Hotels' response
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.
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Juniper Hotels did not respond to arrests of Indigenous defenders in Assam
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Response from Hyatt Hotels to arrests of Indigenous defenders in Assam
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.
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UN experts raise alarm over arrest of Indigenous defenders in Assam
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.
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UN experts urge release of Indigenous human rights defenders detained in Assam
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.
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U.S.-based academics call for Assam land rights activist Pranab Doley’s release
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.
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Kaziranga luxury hotel row deepens as Doley's arrest widens land rights debate
Assam government defends hotel and museum projects as Indigenous groups warn of ecological harm and community displacement risks.
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India: Indigenous activist arrested after protesting luxury Hyatt hotel project
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."
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India: IPRI urges for the immediate release of Indigenous rights defender, alleging effort to silence opposition to Hyatt hotel project
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Taj Hotels's response
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Hyatt Hotel Corporation response
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India: Rights group questions NGO silence on Kaziranga hotel plan in elephant habitat; calls for scrutiny of government actions
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