McCall Smith breaks silence on Bushmen
Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, has spoken out for the first time in support of the Kalahari Bushmen of Botswana.
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Enawene Nawe Indians win right to fish
A Brazilian judge has affirmed that the Enawene Nawe Indians have the right to fish on the Rio Preto, their most important fishing river.
Survival launches Bushman water campaign
Survival launches a new letter-writing campaign today asking the new President of Botswana, Lt Gen Ian Khama, to allow the Bushmen of the central Kalahari to access water on their land.
US State Department condemns Botswana’s ‘narrow interpretation’ of Bushman ruling
The United States Department of State has this month produced a report on human rights in Botswana. The report criticises the Botswana government’s ‘narrow interpretation’ of the High Court ruling on the Bushmen.
British TV company deny allegations about Peru visit
The British TV company Cicada Films has denied being responsible for a flu epidemic in a remote region of Peru that according to local Indians caused four deaths.
British TV company accused of bringing ‘epidemic’ to isolated Indians
A fierce controversy is raging in the Peruvian Amazon over the activities of a film crew working for the British TV company Cicada Films.
Tribal peoples' water being destroyed by industry and governments
Survival International today releases a summary report which shows how tribal peoples are having their basic right to water denied.
President Mogae to be met by protestors during French visit
Supporters of Survival International in France will hold a peaceful demonstration in support of the Kalahari Bushmen on Friday, to coincide with an official visit from Botswana’s president, Festus Mogae.