Indigenous organisation rejects Perenco on its land
An Indigenous organisation in Peru is demanding that companies stop entering its land without permission, citing Anglo-French company Perenco as an example.
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Uncontacted tribe’s relatives condemn creation of ‘reserve’
Relatives of one of the world’s last uncontacted tribes have condemned a Brazilian company’s plans to convert some of their land into a ‘natural reserve’.
Brazilian Guarani tortured and murdered
A Brazilian Indian has been murdered in the latest in a string of killings related to the theft of his tribe's land.
Pro-mining ‘goons’ harass and intimidate human rights investigators in India
Human rights investigators in India have been harassed and intimidated by large gangs of men apparently paid to stop any outsiders reaching the site of a controversial proposed mine in India.
Draft report on Peru violence provokes Indigenous anger
A draft report on the violent conflict in the Peruvian Amazon in June has drawn widespread condemnation from organisations in Peru.
Botswana newspaper criticizes government’s racism towards Bushmen
An editorial in one of Botswana’s leading daily newspapers, Mmegi, has criticized the Botswana government for its racist attitude and undemocratic actions towards the Bushmen.
Venezuelan Indians killed
Yukpa Indian leader, Sabino Romero, has been detained following the deaths of two Yukpa in a fight
Survival celebrates 40 years of success in campaign for tribal peoples' rights
The human rights organization Survival International celebrates its 40th birthday this month, and is highlighting the huge advances in tribal peoples’ rights since 1969.