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Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:29:28 +0000
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27 January 2005 e-news from Survival International, supporting tribal peoples worldwide.
Founded in 1969, registered charity (UK) no. 267444
India: Isolated tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands survive tsunami
The five isolated tribes of India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands have survived the tsunami, despite being close to the epicentre of the earthquake. The Sentinelese, who have no contact at all with outsiders, and the Jarawa and Shompen, who have very little contact, all escaped relatively unharmed.
http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm
Brazil: Supreme Court blow to Makuxi Indians
In 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. The ruling has been welcomed by the thousands of ranchers and settlers who now occupy the area and who have been responsible for numerous attacks on the Indians.
http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm
Botswana: Dying father used to evict sons
Botswana'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. Losolobe Mogetse told the court, '[The official] said we could not go to see the old man unless we agreed to relocate. We said we could not relocate in his absence^Ê I finally gave up and agreed and we went with him.'
http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm
Survival: three simple ways to raise funds for Survival.
There are many different ways to support Survival's vital work. Old mobile phones, printer cartridges, and even old coins can all be turned into cash for Survival.
http://www.survival-international.org/news.htm
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