Drug wars force forest nomads to flee
150 Indians belonging to one of the last nomadic tribes in the Amazon have been forced to flee their land after becoming caught up in Colombias drugs war.
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British peer claims Bushman way of life is biologically less evolved
Jenny Tonge, a former MP and now member of the UK's House of Lords, has sparked outrage by claiming that the Bushmen's way of life is biologically less evolved.
Witness admits armed guards in Bushmen reserve
A senior Botswana government official admitted under cross-examination this week that wildlife and police officers were camped around the Bushman community of Metsiamenong in December 2005 and January 2006.
Government admits Bushmen drinking themselves to death
The Botswana government has admitted that evicted Bushmen are drinking themselves to death in relocation camps.
Indigenous children dying as health crisis deepens
Since the Brazilian government's national health foundation, FUNASA, took over Indigenous health care from non-governmental organistions last year, Indigenous organisations report that diseases are spreading unchecked.
Government committee to determine future of Jarawa tribe
The Indian government has set up a new committee to decide the future of the Jarawa tribe of the Andaman Islands.
Mystery disease killing evicted Bushmen
At least fifteen Bushmen have died suddenly of unknown causes this year in New Xade resettlement camp and three remain in a critical condition.
Six killed in Freeport mine protests
Two Papuans, three police and an army intelligence officer were killed on teh 16th March in Papua in protests demanding the closure of the giant Freeport gold and copper mine.