Mirrar win veto over mine
The Mirrar Aborigines of Australia's Northern Territory have for many years opposed the construction of a uranium mine on their land.
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Hunter-gatherers and pastoralists participate in debates on constitution
In an exciting development, hunter-gatherer and pastoralist peoples are playing an active part in the conference which is debating Kenya's new Constitution. That they are able to do so is a breakthrough and a sign of hope for tribal peoples' rights.
Bushman land carved up for diamond exploration
'The Government was justified in removing the Basarwa ['Bushmen'] from the Reserve... It is sensible of Government to take such action. Otherwise who would always want to remain in the Dark Ages while others move forward?'
Amazon nomads celebrate land victory
Triumph for Brazil's last hunter-gatherers after 20-year Survival campaign
Killings of Indians highlight land crisis
'This here is my life, my soul. If you take me away from this land, you take my life.' Marcos Veron, Guarani-Kaiowá leader, killed January 2003.
Killings of Indians highlight land crisis
'This here is my life, my soul. If you take me away from this land, you take my life.' Marcos Veron, Guarani-Kaiowá leader, killed January 2003.
Killings of Indians highlight land crisis
In the first two weeks of 2003, three Indians have been murdered in Brazil. Behind these deaths lies the fact that Brazil remains the only country in South America apart from Suriname which does not recognise Indian land ownership rights.
Indian leader who toured Europe killed
Marcos Veron, one of the most important leaders of the Guarani-Kaiowá tribe in Brazil, has been killed by gunmen. Veron, aged approximately 70, is the third Brazilian Indian to be murdered since the New Year.