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Indian 12-year-old climate activist rushes on stage in protest at COP28

Updated On: 12 December, 2023 02:09 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from Manipur, staged a bold protest against fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai. She rushed onto the stage holding a sign advocating to "End Fossil Fuels" for the sake of the planet`s future. Pics/AFP & X

Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from Manipur, staged a bold protest against fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai. She rushed onto the stage holding a sign advocating to "End Fossil Fuels" for the sake of the planet`s future. Pics/AFP & X

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Licypriya Kangujam, a 12-year-old climate activist from Manipur, staged a bold protest against fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai. She rushed onto the stage holding a sign advocating to "End Fossil Fuels" for the sake of the planet`s future. Pics/AFP & X
<p>Licypriya`s sudden appearance and plea for ending fossil fuel usage garnered immediate attention, leading to a round of applause from the audience, highlighting the resonance of her message with the attendees.</p>

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Licypriya`s sudden appearance and plea for ending fossil fuel usage garnered immediate attention, leading to a round of applause from the audience, highlighting the resonance of her message with the attendees.

<p>The COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi commended Licypriya`s fervor and encouraged the audience to acknowledge her efforts.</p>

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The COP28 Director-General Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi commended Licypriya`s fervor and encouraged the audience to acknowledge her efforts.

<p>However, after her protest, Licypriya was reportedly detained for over 30 minutes and subsequently expelled from COP28; she was removed from the conference.&nbsp;</p>

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However, after her protest, Licypriya was reportedly detained for over 30 minutes and subsequently expelled from COP28; she was removed from the conference. 

<p>Licypriya, undeterred by her expulsion, took to social media to express her stance, emphasising that her only "crime" was advocating for the phase-out of fossil fuels, addressing the gravity of the climate crisis attributed to this cause.</p>

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Licypriya, undeterred by her expulsion, took to social media to express her stance, emphasising that her only "crime" was advocating for the phase-out of fossil fuels, addressing the gravity of the climate crisis attributed to this cause.

<p>In her social media posts, Licypriya raised concerns about her detainment and expulsion, labeling it a violation of child rights within the UN premises, asserting her entitlement to voice her concerns on such a crucial issue.</p>

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In her social media posts, Licypriya raised concerns about her detainment and expulsion, labeling it a violation of child rights within the UN premises, asserting her entitlement to voice her concerns on such a crucial issue.

<p>The incident further accentuated the ongoing global debate on phasing out fossil fuels at COP28, where representatives from nearly 200 countries are actively engaged in resolving this critical issue.</p>

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The incident further accentuated the ongoing global debate on phasing out fossil fuels at COP28, where representatives from nearly 200 countries are actively engaged in resolving this critical issue.

<p>With around 60,000 delegates representing 190 nations, the magnitude of this year`s climate conference in Dubai amplifies the significance of Licypriya`s activism and the urgency surrounding the discussion on climate change and fossil fuel usage.</p>

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With around 60,000 delegates representing 190 nations, the magnitude of this year`s climate conference in Dubai amplifies the significance of Licypriya`s activism and the urgency surrounding the discussion on climate change and fossil fuel usage.

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