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Tribal chief of the “Guardians of the Amazon” murdered by illegal loggers in Brazil

Friday, August 17th 2018 - 09:25 UTC
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An indigenous leader has been found murdered in Brazil, exposing the growing threat to tribes fighting illegal logging in the Amazon, campaigners and authorities said. Jorginho Guajajara was found dead in the northern state of Maranhao with his neck broken, rights group Survival International said. Police in Maranhao confirmed on Thursday they were investigating the case. Read full article

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  • chronic

    Trial?

    Coroner's inquest?

    Aug 17th, 2018 - 11:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Room101

    Genocide is a word to ignore...?

    Aug 17th, 2018 - 02:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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