NRK Reports a Call for Sámi Parliament Support for Jailed Indigenous Defenders

NRK Sápmi reports that Sandra Márjá West of the Norwegian Sámi Association asked the Sámi Parliament to press Norwegian authorities to seek the release of Indigenous representatives imprisoned in Russia. The report refers to two women detained after the December raids and criticises the designation of Indigenous organisations as extremist.

The article calls attention to the serious pressure faced by Indigenous communities and their advocates.

Source: NRK

Source date: 11.03.2026

https://www.nrk.no/sapmi/bivda-samedikki-veahkehit-ruo__a-algoalbmogiid-1.17803768