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Indigenous Voices: The Sentinelese Taboo
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the narrative of the North Sentinel Island tribes, particularly the Sentinelese, asserts their own no-entry taboo—an unbroken isolation from outsiders, compelling them to protect their territory resolutely. Characterized by what colonialist encounters often termed hostility, interactions with external parties have historically led to devastating consequences for native communities. The tragic implications of hostile contact illustrate a silencing of indigenous voices and resilience in the face of existential threats.