Indigenous lands are most important barrier to Amazon deforestation
A new report by a team of scientists shows that Indigenous territories are the most important barrier to Amazonian deforestation.
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Judges reject government evidence
As the court case deciding the fate of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen continues, judges this morning upheld an objection by the Bushmen's attorney that the government lawyer had attempted to introduce evidence previously banned by the court.
Bush fires reveal ancient Aboriginal village
The ancient remains of Aboriginal stone houses have been uncovered by a bush fire that burnt last month in the south-west of Victoria state.
Bushmen's costs mount as case delayed
As the court case deciding the fate of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen comes to the end of its second week in 2006, the proceedings have already fallen more than one week behind schedule.
Pilger and Simpson urge journalists to drop stone age and primitive
John Pilger and BBC World Affairs editor John Simpson have urged fellow journalists not to use terms such as stone age and primitive to describe contemporary tribal peoples, in a letter published in the Financial Times.
Government witness unable to substantiate claims
As the Gana and Gwi Bushmens case against the Botswana government restarted yesterday, government witness Kathleen Alexander was unable to support her claim that the Bushmen's livestock were causing diseases in wild animals.
Bushmen back in court tomorrow
The Gana and Gwi Bushmen return to court tomorrow with their case against the government of Botswana, 160 days after the government sealed off their reserve to the outside world.
Worlds most isolated tribe kills invaders
The Sentinelese of the Andaman Islands, have killed two fishermen who had illegally approached their island.