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Eviction of Masai from Homeland

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Eloethan Sun 07-Apr-13 00:16:51

The Tanzanian government are planning to forcibly evict the Masai tribe from its homeland so that the area can be used for hunting and tourism purposes.

You may be interested in the link below. There is also a petition by Avaaz.org which asks the Tanzanian Government to abandon its plans to remove the Masai.

www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/30/maasai-game-hunting-tanzania

Greatnan Sun 07-Apr-13 08:04:12

How sad - the profit motive wins again. I will look for the petition and sign.

granjura Sun 07-Apr-13 10:40:44

Signed the petition a few days ago. We visited the area of the Ngorongoron crater a few years ago - and what is happening is tragic. The Masai are being evicted from their own land so that rich foreigners can come shooting game. Please sign if you can to stop this disaster. Thanks

annodomini Sun 07-Apr-13 11:03:31

I got the email last week and signed the petition. I've also been through the area and remember with great nostalgia my visits to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. I am horrified that the Masai who have lived in a symbiotic relationship with wildlife for centuries are likely to be turfed off their traditional lands for such a vile purpose. Please, everyone, sign the petition and ask your contacts to do so also.

annodomini Sun 07-Apr-13 11:05:27

this is the link to Avaaz petition

Greatnan Sun 07-Apr-13 11:32:45

Thanks, anno, found, joined and posted.

Daisyanswerdo Sun 07-Apr-13 14:28:35

I've signed this on the Avaaz site. I am horrified that this petition is necessary.

Mishap Sun 07-Apr-13 14:35:42

How disgraceful.

Tegan Sun 07-Apr-13 14:48:58

Signed.

granjura Sun 07-Apr-13 15:37:10

A great documentary at the moment on BBC HD channel on the Great Rift Valley - more about wildlife, etc- but interesting to see the area where many of the Masai live.

annodomini Sun 07-Apr-13 15:59:20

Thanks for tip off, granjura. I've just switched on. I saw a good deal of the Rift when I had my five years in Africa. A wonderful environment and I was fortunate to be there before the poaching reduced the prevalence of the big game.

Greatnan Sun 07-Apr-13 16:27:54

I wish they hadn't shown the fleas - now I am itching

annodomini Sun 07-Apr-13 16:55:26

Wish you hadn't reminded me of those, Greatnan. grin