Brazilian Indians 'win land case' (BBC)

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Indigenous leaders in Brazil say they have won an important victory for the rights of their community, at a key hearing of the Supreme Court.

Eight of the court's 11 judges voted to keep a reservation in the Amazonian state of Roraima as a single territory.

However the case is not expected to be formally concluded until next year as one judge asked for more time to consider his ruling.

The judgement will lead to the eviction of non-indigenous farmers.

There are more than 100 similar cases before the Supreme Court but it is thought this ruling will establish an important legal precedent, which touches on a number of sensitive issues.
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