Kawahiva indigenous tribe wins battle against illegal logging in Brazil
Brazil will demarcate Kawahiva territories in order to protect indigenous people’s right to land in Amazonia.
United Nations, blue helmets accused of sex abuse in Africa
The UN denounced 44 cases of sexual abuse by the blue helmets so far this year. Only few of them have been punished.
Edward Loure, Goldman Prize winner and defender of indigenous land rights in Tanzania
Edward Loure was awarded the prestigious environmental prize after a decade’s work, which helped secure 90,000 hectares of land for indigenous communities in Tanzania.
Mercury poisoning of indigenous people plagues the Amazon. Illegal mining is the cause
Not only does illegal mining ravish the environment, it leads to mercury poisoning of indigenous people. Survival International has brought the issue to the UN.
Myanmar releases political prisoners, hundreds of them
The recently elected democratic government of Myanmar releases political prisoners, 200 of them, beginning its office with a gesture of goodwill.
Leonardo DiCaprio risks being banned from Indonesia for denouncing palm oil
After denouncing the impact of expanding palm oil plantations on local forests and endangered wildlife, the government says Leonardo DiCaprio risks being banned from Indonesia.
Nike under investigation in Kenya for corruption
The world’s leading sportswear corporation, Nike, is under investigation in Kenya after three athletics federation officials were accused of obtaining bribes from the company.
Imelda Marcos’ jewellery becomes a public awareness campaign against corruption
The government of the Philippines shows the images of Imelda Marcos’ jewels in a remarkable anti-corruption campaign.
Turkey arrests 3 academics for advocating peace with the PKK
Three academics have been jailed for signing a petition asking to resume negotiations with the Kurdish population. Human Rights Watch: “Yet another attack on freedom of speech in Turkey”.
Luaty Beirao, Angolan dissident rapper sentenced to 5 years in jail
A court of Luanda, Angola, has sentenced rapper Luaty Beirao, aka Ikonoklasta, to prison. He was found guilty of plotting rebellion against President Dos Santos.