سناتور من السكان الأصليين تهاجم تشارلز الثالث في أستراليا: أعِد لنا أرضنا! (فيديو)
Senator Lydia Thorpe's Fiery Challenge to King Charles III: "Give Us Back Our Land!"
Australian Indigenous Senator Lydia Thorpe made a powerful statement during King Charles III's address to Parliament, demanding the return of stolen lands. This bold display of defiance occurred during a reception held at Parliament House in Canberra.
Thorpe's impassioned words, uttered for nearly a minute after the King's speech, echoed the sentiments of many Indigenous Australians. Her call to action, "Give us back our land! Give us what was stolen from us!" resonated with the deep historical injustices faced by her people.
In a direct challenge to the King, Thorpe declared, "This is not your land, and you are not my King." Her words highlighted the enduring legacy of colonization and the ongoing struggle for recognition and justice.
A Legacy of Dispossession and Resistance
Thorpe's protest underscores the complex history between Australia and its Indigenous population. For over a century, Australia was a British colony during which thousands of Indigenous Australians were killed, and communities were forcibly displaced. Despite gaining independence in 1901, Australia has remained a constitutional monarchy, with the British monarch as its head of state.
This enduring connection to the British monarchy has been a source of contention for Indigenous Australians, who see it as a symbol of colonialism and dispossession.
Thorpe's Consistent Advocacy for Indigenous Rights
Thorpe's outspoken stance against the monarchy is not new. When she took her oath of office in 2022, she famously addressed the late Queen Elizabeth II as "the colonizer." This act of defiance prompted the Senate President to intervene, reminding her of the proper wording for the oath.
In 1991, Australians narrowly voted against removing the Queen as head of state, demonstrating the deeply divided public opinion on the issue. In 2023, a referendum on recognizing Indigenous Australians in the constitution and establishing an Indigenous advisory body failed to garner enough support.
Thorpe's actions, while controversial, represent a vital voice for Indigenous Australians seeking recognition, justice, and self-determination. They raise critical questions about the future of the Australian monarchy and the enduring legacy of colonialism on the nation's relationship with its First Peoples.
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