Landmark ruling says Kenya tribe’s eviction for nature reserve illegal
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has recommended that the Endorois tribe in Kenya be given back its land.
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International letter-writing campaign for uncontacted Indians launched
A global letter-writing campaign to protect the lives of uncontacted Indians in Paraguay has been launched by Survival.
Survival applauds Rowntree decision to sell Vedanta shares over ethical concerns
Survival International welcomes the news that the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is selling its shares in Vedanta Resources due to concerns over the company's human rights record. Two other shareholders, the Marlborough Ethical Fund and Millfield House
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.
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.