Landmark trial begins
19 years after the murder of Vicente Canas, the trial of those accused of killing him began today in Cuiabá, capital of Mato Grosso state.
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Guarani Indian mother of four commits suicide
Teresa Murilha, a young Guarani Kaiowá mother of four children, killed herself on 11 October. Her oldest son found her body hanging from the rafters of their shack in the community of Paso Piraju.
Aborigines win 'native title' over Perth
The Noongar Aborigines, traditional owners of the land surrounding Western Australia's capital city, Perth, have won legal recognition of their ownership in a landmark court ruling.
Oil company 'won't drill on isolated Indians' land'
An oil company exploring for oil in the Peruvian Amazon has announced that it will not enter the territory of isolated Indians, even though the area was inside its concession.
African human rights watchdog slams Botswanas treatment of Bushmen
The African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR), the continents top human rights body, is about to publish its report on Indigenous peoples in Botswana.
Two Ogiek killed in violent land clash
Two Ogiek have died after several days of violent clashes between Ogiek and a neighbouring tribe, the Kipsigis (Kalenjin).
Ranchers threaten Enawene Nawe Indians
Cattle ranchers have threatened Enawene Nawe Indians with reprisals if they attempt to visit the Rio Preto, an area where the Indians build dams to trap fish every year.
Bushman supporters challenge President Mogae in New York
American supporters of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen challenged President Mogae of Botswana at a diamonds for development meeting in New York yesterday.