‘Real risk of genocide’ for uncontacted tribe
A Brazilian government official has warned that the last known survivors of an uncontacted Amazon tribe will face genocide unless illegal logging and ranching on their land are stopped.
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Emergency report to UN about uncontacted tribe
Survival International has sent an emergency submission to the United Nations (UN) about the plight of Paraguay’s last uncontacted Indians, whose forest is being rapidly destroyed by Brazilian cattle-ranchers.
HIV/AIDS set to soar in West Papua
A recent investigation by the Aljazeera programme ‘101 East’ has shown the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis amongst the tribal people of West Papua, Indonesia.
Government investigates threats to uncontacted tribe
A government team is currently investigating the activities of a Brazilian company destroying land belonging to Paraguay’s last uncontacted Indians.
Glimmer of hope for uncontacted tribe
A Brazilian company devastating the territory of uncontacted Indians in Paraguay has had its licence to work in the area withdrawn.
Uncontacted Indians spotted 'fleeing forest destruction'
The last uncontacted Indians in South America outside the Amazon basin have been spotted, apparently fleeing the rapid destruction of their forest home.
Bushmen condemn Mo Ibrahim
Kalahari Bushmen who were evicted from their land by the government of Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae today condemned African billionaire Mo Ibrahim and his Foundation for giving Mogae their ‘Achievement In Africa Leadership Award’.
Uncontacted tribes activist wanted by police
A warrant for the arrest of one of Peru's most prominent Indigenous leaders has been issued after accusations he was involved in burning down a regional government office.