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Thousands join travel boycott of India's Andaman Islands

Thousands join travel boycott of India’s Andaman Islands 23 May

Campaign against 'human safaris' to the Jarawa tribe is gaining traction.

Celebrities back Earth's most threatened tribe

Celebrities back Earth’s most threatened tribe 21 May

A large number of international celebrities have joined Colin Firth in backing the urgent campaign.

 
Awá woman’s death highlights government neglect

Awá woman’s death highlights government neglect 17 May

Ajrua Awá died earlier this month of leishmaniasis, a disease which is easily treatable with adequate health care.

 
Guatemala’s former dictator convicted of genocide

Guatemala’s former dictator convicted of genocide 15 May

A former general who presided over a reign of terror in Guatemala during the 1980s has been convicted of genocide.

 
Brazilian Indians forced to leave mega-dam site

Brazilian Indians forced to leave mega-dam site 13 May

The Indians warn Belo Monte will devastate their land and reduce fish stocks, a crucial part of their diet.

 
Landmark operation evicts illegal ranchers from Yanomami land

Landmark operation evicts illegal ranchers from Yanomami land 10 May

At least three of the ranches, in the region of Ajarani, have been closed down so far.

 
Awá's plight reaches top human rights watchdog

Awá’s plight reaches top human rights watchdog 7 May

Awá's plight reaches top human rights watchdog

 
Survival launches tourism boycott of India’s Andaman Islands

Survival launches tourism boycott of India’s Andaman Islands 30 April

Survival today launched a tourism boycott of India’s Andaman Islands.

 

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Guatemala’s former dictator convicted of genocide

Guatemala’s former dictator convicted of genocide

A former general who presided over a reign of terror in Guatemala during the 1980s has been convicted of genocide.

 
 

In their words

It’s a sigh of relief yet again for indigenous peoples in Africa.”
Joseph Sang, Ogiek man

 

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