Sámi reindeer herders file lawsuit against Norway windfarm

Indigenous communities say planned Oyfjellet turbines will interfere with migration paths

Indigenous reindeer herders are bringing a legal action against a proposed wind power project that would be one of the largest in Norway.

The Sami herders from Nordland county are accusing the Oyfjellet windfarm constructors of breaking licensing agreements which stipulated that construction would not interfere with reindeer migration paths.