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.
Latest news
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.
Campaign of terror against herders
The Mbororo cattle herders of Cameroon's Northwest Province are suffering a campaign of terror master-minded by one unscrupulous individual using government agents and structures to dominate and rob them of their pasture land.
Pygmies are victims in Congo atrocities
'Pygmy' tribespeople are among the victims of the horrific atrocities which have recently been reported in northeast DRC.
Good news for Raposa-Serra do Sol
Four tribes in northern Brazil have won a huge victory in the Brazilian courts. For decades the Makuxi, Wapixana, Ingaricó and Taurepang have fought for the full legal recognition of their land, an area known as Raposa-Serra do Sol.
Good news for Raposa-Serra do Sol
Four tribes in northern Brazil have won a huge victory in the Brazilian courts. For decades the Makuxi, Wapixana, Ingaricá and Taurepang have fought for the full legal recognition of their land, an area known as Raposa-Serra do Sol.
Bushman protests make their mark at the opening of De Beers's new London diamond store
Last night's protests at the opening of De Beers's new London diamond store have caused a storm of media coverage.