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Exposed: World’s ‘most threatened tribe’ outnumbered 10:1 by invaders

Exposed: World’s ‘most threatened tribe’ outnumbered 10:1 by invaders 17 May

Brazilian officials have acknowledged the scale of the emergency after receiving 20,000 messages of protest

‘Inside job’ as Peru eyes gas in uncontacted tribes' land

‘Inside job’ as Peru eyes gas in uncontacted tribes’ land 16 May

Secret plans reveal Peru is actively pursuing new gas reserves inside protected tribal land.

 
Tribal girl raped and murdered in Chittagong Hill Tracts as repression continues

Tribal girl raped and murdered in Chittagong Hill Tracts as repression continues 15 May

An eleven-year old girl from the Chakma tribe in Bangladesh murdered by a settler.

 
Paraguay overflight confirms Brazilians’ destruction of Ayoreo land

Paraguay overflight confirms Brazilians’ destruction of Ayoreo land 14 May

Ranchers are rapidly destroying the uncontacted tribe's land to make way for cattle

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indians ‘cry with happiness’ at Brazilian Court ruling

Indians ‘cry with happiness’ at Brazilian Court ruling 11 May

The Pataxó Hã-Hã-Hãe Indians of Brazil are celebrating a Court decision to allow them to live undisturbed on their land.

 
Bushmen’s fear as Botswana’s security forces return to the Kalahari

Bushmen’s fear as Botswana’s security forces return to the Kalahari 10 May

Despite the Bushmen being legally allowed to hunt in the reserve, at least 5 have been arrested

 
Amazon road could cut uncontacted tribes’ land in half

Amazon road could cut uncontacted tribes’ land in half 4 May

Peru could approve a highly controversial road that will slash in half the territory of at least two uncontacted tribes.

 
India: Illegal ‘human safari’ road still open 10 years on

India: Illegal ‘human safari’ road still open 10 years on 3 May

Ten years after India’s Supreme Court ordered the Andaman administration to close 'human safari' road, it remains open.

 

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Bushmen make a splash on World Water Day

Bushmen make a splash on World Water Day

The Bushmen can enjoy access to water at one well while others are being constructed

 
 

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