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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2002

Yanomami tribal groups in Brazil are waging a campaign against the presence of the army in their territory.

Tribal leaders and Indian advocates are opposing the construction of new military facilities along the border of Brazil and Venezuela. They have also filed suit to dismantle two army bases.

The tribes say the military has take Indian land without permission. They also accuse soldiers of sexual abuse of women.

Under Brazilian law, only full-blood tribes retain recognized status. The mixture of white and other soldiers threatens tribal existence, Yanomami leaders say.

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