The Ogiek, an indigenous people living mainly in Kenya's Mau Forest, are fighting to remain in their ancestral homeland. The former government tried to force them out of the forests, allegedly to protect the environment. But the Ogiek pose not only no environmental threat, but are actually the guardians of these forests since time immemorial. http://www.ogiek.org/faq/index.htm
Two politicians have so far been killed and hundreds of people were displaced at the controversial Chebyuk settlement scheme, an Ogiek ancestral forests in Western Kenya along the Uganda Border. Guns are being brought in from war torn North Eastern Uganda.*
No government statement was yet made and little involvement from civil society can be observed. Some of the Ogiek leaders are now in Nakuru seeking refuge as they are being tracked down by the GSU (General Service Unit) - a paramilitary unit. We are trying as much as possible to keep a 24 hr surveillance to see what happens as we try to establish reliable and constant links with those affected on the ground.
No government statement was yet made and little involvement from civil society can be observed. Some of the Ogiek leaders are now in Nakuru seeking refuge as they are being tracked down by the GSU (General Service Unit) - a paramilitary unit. We are trying as much as possible to keep a 24 hr surveillance to see what happens as we try to establish reliable and constant links with those affected on the ground.
Elsewhere the Vice-President of Kenya is reported of having assured members of the public and the international community that Kenya is committed to improving its human rights record.
Thanks for your concern
Sang J.K
OWC
04. March 2004
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Thanks for your concern
Sang J.K
OWC
04. March 2004
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