Concern over uncontacted tribes fleeing loggers
A group of Indigenous and other organisations have written an urgent letter highlighting how illegal loggers in Peru are forcing uncontacted tribes to flee across the border into Brazil.
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Amazon Indians end blockade
The Enawene Nawe Indians ended their protest at the site of a planned hydroelectric dam on Tuesday.
Officials concede Narmada dam illegal
A director of the government agency responsible for India’s controversial Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam has admitted that the construction of the dam has led to the illegal submergence of houses and farms.
Survival ‘stands firmly behind Bushmen’ on anniversary of court victory
As the Kalahari Bushmen mark the first anniversary of their landmark court victory tomorrow, Survival has vowed to support them in their continued struggle to return to their land.
Illegal goldminers invade Yanomami land
More than a thousand illegal goldminers have invaded the land of the Yanomami Indians in Brazilian Amazonia.
Amazon Indians blockade dam site
The remote Enawene Nawe tribe have blockaded the construction site of a hydroelectric dam in the Brazilian Amazon, which they say will destroy their vital fishing grounds.
Charges against Wanniyala-Aetto honey collectors dropped
Charges against four Wanniyala-Aetto men, arrested in Sri Lanka in August for collecting honey on their own land, have been dropped.
Survival names ‘terrible ten’ – key abusers of tribal peoples’ rights
To mark UN Human Rights Day (10 December) Survival has named the ‘terrible ten’: the key abusers of tribal peoples’ rights in 2007.