Abducted Dongria Kondh released
Men claim abductors were plain-clothed policemen.
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UN expert demands governments enforce Indigenous rights
Professor James Anaya says tribal peoples' lands are still 'invaded by powerful actors seeking wealth'.
Hundreds of Brazilian Indians gather for protest
The protest will highlight the plight of the Guarani and threats to the Indians' survival.
Anti-Vedanta tribal leaders abducted
Two leaders of the tribal resistance to a mine planned by Vedanta have been abducted at gunpoint and are missing.
"Green" energy boom destroys tribes – new report
Tribes in Africa, Asia, and the Americas all threatened by hydroelectric dams
Colombian Indigenous leader shot dead by hitman
Leader of the Colombian Wayúu tribe was allegedly killed by a paramilitary hitman after organizing Indigenous rights demonstrations.
European Investment Bank abandons Ethiopia mega dam
EIB says Ethiopia has sourced alternative funding for Gibe III.
Former UN water advisor condemns Botswana’s treatment of Bushmen
Condemnation comes shortly after UN voted to declare water fundamental human right