Brazilian Indians secure nationwide land victory
A proposal to change the constitution and give Congress power in the demarcation of Indigenous territories has been shelved.
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Villagers evacuated after homes taken over by uncontacted Indians
The area is the ancestral land of uncontacted Mashco-Piro Indians.
Venezuelan Indians reveal alarm as armed gangs advance
Venezuelan tribes are demanding the removal of illegal miners and armed gangs, some claiming to be members of the FARC.
UN official condemns 'massive destruction' of uncontacted tribe's land
Uncontacted Ayoreo Indians are forced to flee from cattle ranchers' bulldozers that are destroying their forest home.
Indonesian security forces shoot dead 5 Papuan teenagers
Five tribal teenagers have been shot dead by Indonesian security forces in West Papua.
UN condemns Botswana's treatment of Bushmen
The UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights has voiced concerns over restrictions placed on Bushmen
Human Rights Day: tribal leaders assassinated for defending their land
Survival highlights five murders of tribal people fighting for their land
Brazil: Munduruku Indians strike back against dam danger
The Munduruku tribe has embarked on a landmark mission to map out its ancestral territory