Bushmen to conclude evidence
On January 17 the historic court case brought by the Bushmen against the Botswana government resumes.
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Background on the tribes of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The Andaman Islands are home to four 'Negrito' tribes - the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa and Sentinelese. The Nicobar Islands are home to two 'Mongoloid' tribes - the Shompen and Nicobarese.
Andaman island tribe moved to capital
One of the four 'Negrito' tribes of the Andaman Islands have been moved to the Islands' capital, Port Blair, by the local authorities.
Supreme Court blow to Makuxi Indians
In a shocking blow to thousands of Indians, on January 3rd a Supreme Court judge suspended the official demarcation of the Raposa-Serra do Sol Indian territory, just a few days before it was expected to be complete.
First confirmed news on India's island tribes
The first authoritative reports are now coming in on the fate of the five isolated tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, hit hard by the Asian quake disaster.
Bushmen's agonising trek to return home
Bushmen who were evicted by the government from their homes in the Kalahari are braving exhaustion and starvation to return to their land.
Campaign wins back land for isolated tribe
Authorities in India have bowed to local and international pressure and increased the size of the reserve set aside for the recently-contacted Jarawa tribe.
UK backs USA against tribal peoples
Tribal peoples are appealing to the British government on UN Human Rights Day (December 10) to stop following the USA in opposing their rights.