Breaking news: Kalahari Bushmen win water case

[Gustaff Harriman Iskandar]

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- Gustaff

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Email not displaying properly? View it in your browser. Breaking news: Kalahari Bushmen win water case SUCCESS! Victory for Kalahari Bushmen as court grants right to water In a momentous decision, the Botswana appeal court today overturned the high court ruling which denied the Bushmen access to their water. We hope the government will respect this, and allow them to reinstate the well on their territory. This is a great victory for tribal peoples’ rights – and for Botswana, where many support the Bushmen – made possible by Survival’s supporters. The Bushmen have asked us to pass on their heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to their struggle for water. Celebrating after the decision, a Bushman spokesman said, ‘We are very happy that our rights have finally been recognized. We have been waiting a long time for this. Like any human beings, we need water to live. We also need our land. We pray that the government will now treat us with the respect we deserve.’ Of course, their problems are not over as the government has also given the go ahead to Gem Diamonds for a $3bn diamond mine at one of the Bushman communities. But for now anyway, it is a time to celebrate a great step forward for Bushman rights. More on the ruling » You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to Survival International's monthly e-news or donated to Survival. Unsubscribe deadl...@yahoo.co.uk from receiving e-mail from Survival Survival International 6 Charterhouse Buildings LONDON, UK EC1M 7ET T +44(0)207 687 8700 www.survivalinternational.org Forward this e-mail to a friend

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