Militias' presence induces fear of military crackdown
'The Indonesian military will use this as a pretext to exterminate the Papuans.' Human rights activist, Papua.
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Judge throws out Bushmen's case against Botswana
A crucial case for the future of Botswana's 'Bushmen' was today dismissed on a technicality.
UN notes: Brazil's Awá Indians losing forest and hope
19th April is Brazil's Indian Day, yet the Brazilian government may end up with egg on its face when the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, now in session in Geneva, discusses Indigenous issues on 22 and 23 April.
Bushmen take Botswana's government to court
The Gana and Gwi 'Bushmen', who have been evicted from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, are taking Botswana's government to court.
Yanomami health budget restored
The Brazilian government's health authority has reversed an earlier decision to cut funding for health care for the Yanomami Indians.
UN condemns Botswana's 'dispossession' of Bushmen
Botswana has been condemned by the United Nations for its 'discrimination' against Bushman tribes.
Canadian natives help isolated tribe in India
A Canadian chief is today calling on an Indian court to prevent the recently contacted Jarawa tribe from being brought out of their forest home.
Survival's advertising campaign spreads to Canada
Survival International's advertising campaign has spread to Canada. A new advert appears today in the Ottawa Citizen highlighting the eviction of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.