Greenland Can't Say If Denmark's Forced Birth Control of Inuit Women Was Genocide

Greenland Can't Say If Denmark's Forced Birth Control of Inuit Women Was Genocide

Greenland's government can't decide whether Denmark's forced birth control of Inuit women counted as genocide, after four experts disagreed. From 1966 to 1970, Danish doctors placed birth-control devices in 4,500 women and girls — some just 13 — without permission. Denmark has apologised and offered compensation. A reconciliation commission will now address the dispute.

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