BOTSWANA: Constitutional protection under threat

April 20, 2005
Issue 
623
World

On April 11, Botswana's parliament debated a bill to scrap the constitutional clause that allows restrictions to the free movement of the general public in order to protect the indigenous Bushmen people of the Kalahari. The Bushmen are currently involved in a court case to stop the eviction of Gana and Gwi tribes from the reserve. Their legal case is based on the constitutional clause that is under threat. For more information, visit < http://www.survival-A href="mailto:international.org"><international.org>.

From Â鶹´«Ã½ Weekly, April 20, 2005.
Visit the

You need Â鶹´«Ã½, and we need you!

Â鶹´«Ã½ is funded by contributions from readers and supporters. Help us reach our funding target.

Make a One-off Donation or choose from one of our Monthly Donation options.

Become a supporter to get the digital edition for $5 per month or the print edition for $10 per month. One-time payment options are available.

You can also call 1800 634 206 to make a donation or to become a supporter. Thank you.