Two loggers were killed for trespassing on indigenous tribal land in the Amazon rainforest.

FENAMAD, a Peruvian indigenous rights group, said the incident occurred on August 29 in the Pariamanu River basin, when loggers were expanding a road into the forest and came into contact with the Mashco Piro, a notoriously reclusive tribe that occupies the territory.

Two other loggers involved in the attack are missing and another was injured. Rescue efforts are underway.

Members of the Mashco Piro tribe along the Las Piedras River in the Amazon, near the Monte Salvado community in Madre de Dios province, Peru. Photo: Survival International

FENAMAD said tensions between loggers and indigenous tribes are rising, and the government needs to take more protective action.

The group said in a statement on September 3: "The Peruvian state has failed to take preventative and protective measures to ensure the lives and integrity of those severely affected," adding that authorities have not yet visited the area since the incident occurred.

The attack occurred just 25 km from the incident in July, when the Mashco Piro tribe attacked loggers. The group claims that despite notifying the government about the risk of escalating violence, no action was taken.

In January, Peru eased restrictions on deforestation. Since then, researchers have warned of a surge in deforestation for agriculture , as well as how it facilitates illegal logging and mining.

Ngoc Anh (according to CNN)

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