
Bushman supporters target Botswana investors conference
Supporters of the Central Kalahari Bushmen protested outside a conference for investors in Botswana held in London today.
Supporters of the Central Kalahari Bushmen protested outside a conference for investors in Botswana held in London today.
Survival supporters handed out leaflets about the eviction of the Kalahari Bushmen outside Christies in Paris on 27 June as De Beers diamond jewellery was auctioned inside.
The Lancet, the worlds leading medical journal, has published an article heavily criticising the Botswana governments eviction of the Gana and Gwi Bushmen from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
The last group of Bushmen still holding out inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve have smuggled out an appeal for help.
Survival has published an interview today with director Stephen Corry, conducted by a supporter from Botswana.
Eight Bushmen who were beaten and tortured by wildlife officials in April are appearing in court this week.
The Kalahari Bushmen in Botswana have sent a desperate plea for help to actress Angelina Jolie, who gave birth to a daughter on Saturday in neighbouring Namibia.
The lawyers representing the Gana and Gwi Bushmen of the Kalahari will present their final arguments to the High Court of Botswana in August this year.