Survival International is our Jesus - Sesana

Roy Sesana speaking at the press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Roy Sesana speaking at the press conference PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The leader of the First People of the Kalahari (FPK) Roy Sesana has defended his group's continuing relationship with international advocacy group, Survival International (SI).

FPK and indigenous tribes have been criticised for their relationship with SI whose campaigns have targeted the country’s mining and tourism sectors, the two biggest contributors to the gross domestic product.

Speaking to journalists in Gaborone yesterday, Sesana was unapologetic about their ongoing relationship and credited SI with helping them with the numerous legal tussles they have had with government regarding relocations and access to water.

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