Botswana: Bushmen Evicted From Ancestral Land Appeal to Dalai Lama Ahead of Botswana Visit

Mumbai — Bushmen in Botswana's Central Kalahari game reserve have written to the Dalai Lama, asking him to appeal to the government on their behalf for restoring their rights over ancestral lands during his upcoming visit to the African country.

Tibet's spiritual leader is expected to address a human rights conference in the capital Gaborone next week and also meet Botswana's president Ian Khama.

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