Brazilian Senate debates dire situation of Guarani Indians
Following Survival International's report to the UN, the Brazilian Senate’s Human Rights Commission met to discuss the serious problems the Guarani face.
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A massive hydroelectric dam project on Ethiopia’s Omo River will devastate at least 200,000 tribal people, human rights organization Survival International said today.
Uncontacted tribes threatened by 'thousands of explosions'
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Report to UN reveals shocking situation of Guarani tribe in Brazil
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Largest Indian business paper sides with the Dongria Kondh
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UN report means no oil exploration on uncontacted tribes’ land
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