Bushmen denied right to vote
Over 400 Bushmen were denied the right to vote in Botswana’s 2009 general election, with five Bushman communities inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve omitted from the electoral register.
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Viktor Kaisiepo, Papuan activist, dies, aged 61
Viktor Kaisiepo, the dedicated and charismatic Papuan activist, has died aged 61 in the Netherlands.
Indonesia bans book on West Papua
The Indonesian government has banned a book on the repression of human rights in Papua.
Amnesty slams Vedanta Resources
Amnesty International this week released a report condemning the behaviour of FTSE 100 mining company Vedanta Resources.
Botswana High Commissioner targeted by Survival protestors
Botswana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Roy Blackbeard, will be met by protestors when he attends the opening of an exhibition celebrating Botswana in central London today.
Bushmen angry at president’s empty meeting
Hundreds of Bushmen were left angry and frustrated after the Botswana president refused to enter into discussions with them during a meeting on Thursday.
Tribal people appeal to James Cameron
Tribal peoples’ rights organization Survival International has appealed to Avatar director James Cameron on behalf of an Indian tribe through an advert in the film industry magazine Variety (published today 9 February 2010).
Church takes 'unprecedented' step to sell stake in Vedanta
In a shock move, the Church of England decided to disinvest from controversial miner Vedanta Resources on ethical grounds, dealing a devastating blow to the company’s credibility.