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Saving the Awa Tribe with Justin Rowlatt
The Awa are believed to be one of the most endangered tribes on the planet as their traditional lifestyle is under threat. Now the Brazilian government is finally taking action.
The Awa are believed to be one of the most endangered tribes on the planet. Loggers and farmers have invaded their land in the Amazon, and their traditional lifestyle is under threat. Now the Brazilian government is finally taking action. Our World follows the dramatic progress of Operation Awa as the troops go in to recover the tribe's land to try and save one of the world's most isolated communities.
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| Role | Contributor |
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| Reporter | Justin Rowlatt |
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