Can you imagine living without having any access to water?
Botswana’s High Court has denied the Kalahari Bushmen access to water on their own land!
The Judge ruled that the Bushmen were not entitled to access an existing water borehole on their lands or to drill a new one inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of the driest regions in the world.
The ruling is a blow to the Bushmen who have struggled without water since 2002 when the Botswana government sealed and capped a borehole to drive them out of the reserve. In 2006, the forced evictions of the Bushmen were declared illegal and unconstitutional by the High Court, and hundreds have since returned to their land.
Bushmen are also being prevented from bringing water to their relatives inside the reserve.
This is completely unimaginable!
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…
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