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We will fight to the last drop of our blood. And we will win. The health of the planet depends on this struggle. Amazon Guardians

Four members of the Mbororo pastoralist people of Cameroon have been imprisoned without charge and tortured, and are facing arbitrary trial by a military tribunal.

Cameroon: four men arrested and tortured

May 31, 2002

Four members of the Mbororo pastoralist people of Cameroon have been imprisoned without charge and tortured, and are facing arbitrary trial by a military tribunal.

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Racist comment on BBC fuels unfounded stereotype of Amazonian tribe

May 29, 2002

The Yanomami tribe of the Amazon rainforest were branded 'the meanest people on the planet' in a racist insult broadcast on the BBC this morning. The remark, made by Dirk Wittenborn, author of the novel 'Fierce People', was completely without foundation.

Indian Supreme Court protects tribes

May 26, 2002

The Supreme Court of India has issued an unprecedented order which at a stroke removes three of the biggest threats to the isolated Jarawa tribe on India's Andaman Islands.

Reserve for uncontacted Indians

May 1, 2002

The Peruvian government has announced the creation of a State Reserve for uncontacted tribes in the south-east of the country, who include the Yora.

Militias' presence induces fear of military crackdown

April 30, 2002

'The Indonesian military will use this as a pretext to exterminate the Papuans.' Human rights activist, Papua.

Judge throws out Bushmen's case against Botswana

April 18, 2002

A crucial case for the future of Botswana's 'Bushmen' was today dismissed on a technicality.

UN notes: Brazil's Awá Indians losing forest and hope

April 17, 2002

19th April is Brazil's Indian Day, yet the Brazilian government may end up with egg on its face when the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, now in session in Geneva, discusses indigenous issues on 22 and 23 April.

Bushmen take Botswana's government to court

April 9, 2002

The Gana and Gwi 'Bushmen', who have been evicted from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, are taking Botswana's government to court.

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