Brazil state seeks federal troops over indigenous killings
2020-04-05 23:15
The Brazilian state of Maranhao is asking the federal government to send National Guard troops to the Arariboia Indigenous Territory after a string of attacks, including five killings, targeting tribesmen known for their fight against illegal deforestation
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