Sweden reindeer herders face revenge attacks after landmark case
In January, herders won back exclusive rights to hunting and fishing in their area of the Arctic, but that has led to heightened tensions between Sami people and local Swedes.
A group of Indigenous Sami reindeer herders in Sweden has been targeted by revenge attacks, following a landmark court case.
In January, the herders won back exclusive rights to hunting and fishing in their area of the Arctic.
But that has led to heightened tensions between Sami people and local Swedes.
Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports from Vaisaluokta near the border with Norway.
Published On 25 Apr 2020