The survival of the Jarawa tribe, on the Andaman Islands in India, is threatened by the construction of a luxury resort by Barefoot India , a so-called ‘environmentally friendly’ tourism company. The Jarawa tribe has only had outside contact since 1998, and the 320

members are being affected by poaching on their land, pressure from settlers and loggers, and exposure to diseases, alcohol, and possible sexual exploitation. Read more of this story »

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Indian Luxury Resort Endangers Isolated Jarawa Tribe