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Greenlanders speak out against Danish rule after decades of forced sterilization, poor living conditions: ‘They stole our future’
- Greenlanders call for independence as Denmark maintains control over the island's future.
- Residents link colonial policies to trauma, addiction, and high suicide rates in Greenland.
- Denmark recently offered compensation for forced sterilization, but many see it as insufficient.
- Greenlanders abroad fear loss of land and resources if external powers gain more influence.
- The piece notes a U.S. interest in Greenland but emphasizes Greenlanders’ desire for autonomy.
- Living conditions in Greenlandic housing remain a concern, with mold and aging infrastructure cited.
- Local fishermen argue Greenland could keep more value processing onshore.
- Greenlandic voices condemn the sense that Denmark ‘protects’ the island from the U.S.
- The report frames independence as a path to healing and decision-making power for Greenlanders.
- The article documents multiple Greenlandic perspectives on Denmark’s governance and its impact over decades.
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