Botswana:Dying father used to evict sons 20 January 2005Botswana's high court has heard how government officials evicted a
dying man from his home in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and
then returned to tell his sons that they would not see their father
unless they agreed to be relocated.
Indonesia:Thousands flee military in Papuan highlands 19 January 2005'They're still hiding in the forests because the soldiers are in their village, and if they go back they are scared... the military will just shoot them.' Papuan Baptist Minister
Botswana:Bushmen to conclude evidence 14 January 2005On January 17 the historic court case brought by the Bushmen against the Botswana government resumes.
India:Background on the tribes of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands 6 January 2005The Andaman Islands are home to four 'Negrito' tribes - the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa and Sentinelese. The Nicobar Islands are home to two 'Mongoloid' tribes - the Shompen and Nicobarese.
India:Andaman island tribe moved to capital 6 January 2005One of the four 'Negrito' tribes of the Andaman Islands have been moved to the Islands' capital, Port Blair, by the local authorities.
Brazil:Supreme Court blow to Makuxi Indians 5 January 2005In a shocking blow to thousands of Indians, on January 3rd a Supreme Court judge suspended the official demarcation of the Raposa-Serra do Sol Indian territory, just a few days before it was expected to be complete.
India:First confirmed news on India's island tribes 2 January 2005The first authoritative reports are now coming in on the fate of the five isolated tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, hit hard by the Asian quake disaster.
