Draft report on Peru violence provokes Indigenous anger
A draft report on the violent conflict in the Peruvian Amazon in June has drawn widespread condemnation from organisations in Peru.
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Botswana newspaper criticizes government’s racism towards Bushmen
An editorial in one of Botswana’s leading daily newspapers, Mmegi, has criticized the Botswana government for its racist attitude and undemocratic actions towards the Bushmen.
Venezuelan Indians killed
Yukpa Indian leader, Sabino Romero, has been detained following the deaths of two Yukpa in a fight
Survival celebrates 40 years of success in campaign for tribal peoples' rights
The human rights organization Survival International celebrates its 40th birthday this month, and is highlighting the huge advances in tribal peoples’ rights since 1969.
Mining company’s scare tactics against human rights NGO
Metals giant Vedanta Resources’ Indian subsidiary has launched an unprecedented attack on Survival International, apparently to drive their researchers out of an area where the company is planning to mine.
Amnesty: Peru should suspend oil companies working on Indigenous land
Amnesty International (AI) is ‘urgently’ pressing the Peruvian government to suspend companies whose work could affect the rights of Indigenous people.
‘Penan tribe must stop living in the jungles’ says Malaysian politician
A Malaysian politician has said that the Penan tribe of Borneo must ‘stop living in the jungles’, according to the country’s Star newspaper.
Thirsty Still: Santa delivers Xmas gift to Botswana government from Kalahari Bushman
Santa Claus made a special delivery to the Botswana High Commission in London today, UN Human Rights Day, on behalf of the Kalahari Bushmen.