Amazonian indigenous leaders urge Boris Johnson to protect tribes
The leaders are calling on Boris Johnson to condemn the actions of Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, which they view as a failure to protect indigenous tribes.
Raging fires in the Amazon rainforest, known as "the lungs of the planet", sparked global concerns last year.
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Hide AdBut Mr Bolsonaro hit back at his critics, accusing Mr Macron of using a "sensationalist tone".
Brazilian federal experts reported a record number of wildfires across the country last year - up 84% over the same period in 2018 - and environmental agencies pointed the finger at the country's government for its relaxed policy towards deforestation.