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Mashco Piro Tribe Attacks Loggers in Peru's Amazon

Indigenous group defends territory as illegal logging threatens their survival

  • Mashco Piro tribe used bows and arrows to attack loggers encroaching on their land.
  • Incident highlights the lack of protection measures by the Peruvian government.
  • Photos show the tribe searching for food, indicating proximity of logging activities.
  • Survival International calls for urgent intervention to protect the Mashco Piro territory.
  • Previous conflicts with loggers have resulted in fatalities and injuries.
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