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Colombia’s most recently contacted tribe violently forced from homes
Nukak have been forced into sedentary life on the outskirts of towns, while their land has been taken over by illegal armed groups.© David Hill/SurvivalNukak Indians in Colombia have been forced from...
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Survival condemns regressive election pledges on Jarawa tribe
Election candidates have promised to remove a protective buffer zone and to bring the Jarawa tribe into the mainstream, despite the threats this poses to the tribe. © SurvivalSurvival International has...
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German museum refuses to hand back scalps to Native Americans
The flag of the Sault Sainte Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The tribe has demanded the return of the remains of their ancestors held by a German museum.© http://www.saulttribe.com/A German museum set...
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French energy giant targeted over Amazon dams
The Jirau dam threatens the lives of several Amazonian tribes, including uncontacted Indians.© João ZinclarFrench energy giant GDF Suez is being accused this week of endangering Amazon Indians’ lives,...
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'We must fight together to save the Earth', Yanomami shaman tells USA
Davi Yanomami visited California's Muir Woods and other landmarks during his unique visit to the USA.© Pablo Levinas/SurvivalYanomami shaman and spokesman Davi Kopenawa, known as the ‘Dalai Lama of the...
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Dongria Kondh boycott Indian elections over police harassment
The Dongria have boycotted the general elections after their leader's arrest and detention. © Bikash Khemka/SurvivalThe Dongria Kondh tribe has boycotted the Indian general elections in protest at...
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India: tribes face harassment and eviction for "tiger conservation"
The Khadia were evicted from their homeland inside Similipal Tiger Reserve in December 2013. They are now living in dire conditions under plastic sheets and have not received the compensation they were...
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Reindeer herders take on Russian oil-giant as tribal rights in Siberia weakened
Much of the Khanty's land has already been devastated by oil and gas companies. Now legislation is being weakened – making it much harder for communities to protect their land from exploitation. ©...
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Indians accused over “Devil’s Bend” killings go on trial
Police break up road blockade near Bagua, Peru, June 5th© Thomas QuirynenFifty-three people go on trial in Peru today, charged in connection with violent clashes between indigenous protesters and...
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The Dark Side of Brazil: Police teargas Indians at anti-World Cup protest
Hundreds of Brazilian Indians are protesting against the World Cup © Agencia BrasilHundreds of Brazilian Indians are protesting against the World Cup this week, marching in the streets of Brasília and...
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Survival attacks photographer Jimmy Nelson’s portrayal of tribes
Survival International Director Stephen Corry denounces Jimmy Nelson's portrayal of tribal peoples as ‘hubristic baloney’.© Jimmy Nelson/teNeuesThe work of famed photographer Jimmy Nelson, creator of...
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Breaking news: Brazilian Indian leader assaulted 10 days before World Cup
Valmir Guarani was kidnapped, tied to a tree in a forest, blindfolded, and tortured.© Sarah Shenker/SurvivalA young Brazilian Indian leader was assaulted on Monday by four armed men, despite being...
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New study reveals world's highest suicide rate among Brazilian tribe
The Guarani suffer extremely high rates of suicide and violence as a result of the theft of their land.© SurvivalA shocking new study has revealed that a Brazilian tribe now suffers the highest suicide...
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Celebrations as last cattle rancher leaves Yanomami territory in Brazil
Yanomami shaman and spokesman Davi Kopenawa celebrates the removal of ranchers from his tribe's land© Mario Vilela/FUNAIA joyous ceremony was held in a Yanomami community in northern Brazil on 31 May...
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Hundreds of thousands of travelers urged to boycott Botswana
An advertising campaign to highlight the persecution of Botswana's Bushmen has reached hundreds of thousands of travelers. © Survival InternationalA worldwide advertising campaign calling for a boycott...
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Land at last for Indians evicted by fraudster
Convicted fraudster Heribert Roedel bought up ancestral Enxet territory in Paraguay – and then evicted the Indians. © H Roedel’s Facebook pageParaguay’s President Horacio Cartes has today signed an...
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Indigenous boy protests on pitch during World Cup opening ceremony
An indigenous Guarani boy held up a banner reading 'Demarcation Now!' at the World Cup's opening ceremony.© Luiz Pires/CGYOne of the three Brazilian children who released white doves during the World...
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Russian ad campaign targets Paraguay’s most important beef market
Survival’s new ad urges Russia to stop beef imports from Paraguay until the Ayoreo’s land is protected© Survival InternationalA new ad campaign has been launched in Russia warning people not to buy...
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Peru’s largest mass grave reveals hundreds of murdered Asháninka Indians
Bones and Asháninka Indian robes have been uncovered in several mass graves in Peru. © Luis Vilcaromero, Ministerio Público Perú/APThe largest mass grave in Peru has been uncovered by a team of...
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Aid donors announce investigation into tribal evictions in Ethiopia
Bulldozers clearing Mursi land in Mago National Park, where communities are being evicted from their land to make way for sugar plantations.© E. Lafforgue/SurvivalRepresentatives of some of Ethiopia’s...
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