Tribe's last five survivors speak of genocide
The Akuntsu are a tiny Amazonian tribe of just five individuals. They are the last known survivors of their people and live in Rondônia state, western Brazil.
In a few decades the Akuntsu will become extinct, and our planet will have lost a unique people, language and culture.
Linguists are now working with the Akuntsu to record and understand their language. It is hoped that one day the Akuntsu will be able to tell their full story to the world.
As a very isolated people, the Akuntsu are extremely susceptible to diseases transmitted by outsiders. Unless they decide to marry in to other indigenous groups, which looks unlikely, this tiny tribe will disappear from the face of the earth forever, and the genocide of the Akuntsu people will be complete.
The Akuntsu continue to live in fear of the threats that surround them. Please act to have their lands secured.
