They are one of five "particularly vulnerable" tribes across the Nicobar and Andaman islands chain, but the only one on Great Nicobar. Very few of the Shompen have ever had contact with the ...

The secluded Shompen tribe, who "inhabit the interior of the island's lush forests" and have done so for thousands of years, are "illiterate by modern standards" but are "self-sufficient", having ...

Shompen are aware of the outside world and are articulate that they do not want the outsiders here. And that’s why they became “shy”. Development for these tribes perhaps means good medical ...

Image source, Anthropological Survey of India Image caption, The island is home to the ancient, uncontacted Shompen tribe Yet, not everyone is convinced. Earlier this year, 39 international ...

Activists said the island’s vulnerable tribes such as the Nicobarese and the Shompen face risks from exposure to external cultures and diseases. The Independent reached out to senior officials ...

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to some of the most isolated and vulnerable tribes in the world, with five groups classified as "particularly vulnerable." These include the Jarawas, North ...