Botswana Criticised over Elephant Killings for Independence Celebrations
The government says regulated hunting will help manage a population of more than 130,000 elephants and support community income, critics said.
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Animal rights activists are outraged.
The Ministry of Environment has issued a permit allowing the hunting of 23 elephants and other wild animals for "celebratory purposes" ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
Botswana's government has approved the killing of 23 elephants in preparation for independence celebrations, drawing criticism from animal rights activists. The southern African country, home to the world's largest elephant population, is celebrating its 60th anniversary of independence from Britain today. Elephant meat is expected to be part of a traditional festive feast, the BBC reported.
The southern African country is hosting celebratory feasts to mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain. Animal rights activists are protesting the slaughter of elephants.
Botswana's government has authorized the killing of 23 elephants in preparation for independence celebrations, drawing criticism from animal rights activists. The southern African country, home to the world's largest elephant population, celebrates its 60th anniversary of independence from Britain on Wednesday, with elephant meat expected to be part of a traditional festive feast.
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