African human rights watchdog slams Botswanas treatment of Bushmen
The African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR), the continents top human rights body, is about to publish its report on Indigenous peoples in Botswana.
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Two Ogiek killed in violent land clash
Two Ogiek have died after several days of violent clashes between Ogiek and a neighbouring tribe, the Kipsigis (Kalenjin).
Ranchers threaten Enawene Nawe Indians
Cattle ranchers have threatened Enawene Nawe Indians with reprisals if they attempt to visit the Rio Preto, an area where the Indians build dams to trap fish every year.
Bushman supporters challenge President Mogae in New York
American supporters of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen challenged President Mogae of Botswana at a diamonds for development meeting in New York yesterday.
Trial of Bushman activists postponed
The court case in which 23 Gana and Gwi Bushmen were due to appear this week has been postponed until next February. The 23 face up to one year in prison for 'unlawful assembly'.
Vigils in London and Paris as Jarawa tribe faces extinction
Survival will hold vigils tomorrow, 10 October, in London and Paris in support of the Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands, India. The Jarawa are in danger of being wiped out by settlers and poachers invading their land.
President of Botswana in New York to promote diamonds as Bushman campaign intensifies
President Mogae of Botswana is due in New York tomorrow to promote his countrys diamonds, amid increasing concern over the eviction of the Bushmen from the Central Kalahari.
Bushman activists face jail
Bushman human rights activists in Botswana are to appear in court on Monday. They face up to one year in jail on charges of 'unlawful assembly'.