The judges in the Bushmen court case have ordered that the whole court will fly to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, to establish whether preparations for diamond mining are taking place there.
The order was made on the insistence of government lawyer and special advisor to the President Sidney Pilane, who is intent on proving there is currently no diamond mining taking place in the reserve. Neither side has suggested that diamond mining is taking place in the reserve, and the question is in any case irrelevant to the issues before the court.
The current session of the court case finished today; it will resume on the 2nd August.
Act now to help the Bushmen
Your support is vital if the Bushmen are to survive. There are many ways you can help.
- Writing a letter to the Botswana government is a quick and simple way to let them know of your concern.
- Donate to the Bushman campaign (and other Survival campaigns).
- Write to your MP or MEP (UK) or Senators and members of Congress (US).
- Write to your local Botswana high commission or embassy.
- If you want to get more involved, contact Survival…
- Visit the Bushmen’s own website…
