Excerpt: "The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe announced Friday that it rejects the
Obama administration's decision to close access to a campsite where water
protectors have been demonstrating the Dakota Access Pipeline since April."
The water protectors holding their ground, fearless. (photo: Standing Rock
Rising/Facebook)
Obama Plans to Evict Standing Rock Water Protectors From Dakota Access
Protest Camp
By teleSUR
26 November 16
The Army Corps of Engineers said it the camp said that on Dec. 5th over
safety concerns and in order to create a free speech zone.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe announced Friday that it rejects the Obama
administration's decision to close access to a campsite where water
protectors have been demonstrating the Dakota Access Pipeline since April.
"Our Tribe is deeply disappointed in this decision by the United States, but
our resolve to protect our water is stronger than ever," said Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe's Chairman Dave Archambault II.
The Army Corps of Engineers said that all lands north of the Cannonball
River, which is where the main Oceti Sakowin camp is located, will be closed
by Dec. 5. The move is allegedly intended to "protect the general public
from the violent confrontations between protesters and law enforcement
officials that have occurred in this area," while the government agency will
create a "free speech zone" to replace the camp.
"It is both unfortunate and ironic that this announcement comes the day
after this country celebrates Thanksgiving - a historic exchange of goodwill
between Native Americans and the first immigrants from Europe. Although the
news is saddening, it is not at all surprising given the last 500 years of
the treatment of our people," said Archambault. "We have suffered much, but
we still have hope that the President will act on his commitment to close
the chapter of broken promises to our people and especially our children."
Local tribes want to halt construction of the US$3.8 billion Dakota Access
Pipeline, claiming it threatens local tribal sovereignty, treaty rights,
local water supplies and sacred burial sites.
The government has twice requested the pipeline operator to voluntarily stop
construction near the tribe's reservation while the project's route is being
reconsidered by the authorities. However, courts have refused to order a
halt.
Protests have turned violent as authorities have deployed hundreds of
heavily-armed police officers from several regional police agencies to
disperse the protesters, mostly Native Americans, with water cannons, pepper
spray, rubber bullets and concussion grenades, with hundreds of injuries
reported.
The protest has grown into a larger movement in the United States, drawing
in tribes from across the country, as well as environmentalists.
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Obama Plans to Evict Standing Rock Water Protectors From Dakota Access
Protest Camp
By teleSUR
26 November 16
The Army Corps of Engineers said it the camp said that on Dec. 5th over
safety concerns and in order to create a free speech zone.
he Standing Rock Sioux Tribe announced Friday that it rejects the Obama
administration's decision to close access to a campsite where water
protectors have been demonstrating the Dakota Access Pipeline since April.
"Our Tribe is deeply disappointed in this decision by the United States, but
our resolve to protect our water is stronger than ever," said Standing Rock
Sioux Tribe's Chairman Dave Archambault II.
The Army Corps of Engineers said that all lands north of the Cannonball
River, which is where the main Oceti Sakowin camp is located, will be closed
by Dec. 5. The move is allegedly intended to "protect the general public
from the violent confrontations between protesters and law enforcement
officials that have occurred in this area," while the government agency will
create a "free speech zone" to replace the camp.
"It is both unfortunate and ironic that this announcement comes the day
after this country celebrates Thanksgiving - a historic exchange of goodwill
between Native Americans and the first immigrants from Europe. Although the
news is saddening, it is not at all surprising given the last 500 years of
the treatment of our people," said Archambault. "We have suffered much, but
we still have hope that the President will act on his commitment to close
the chapter of broken promises to our people and especially our children."
Local tribes want to halt construction of the US$3.8 billion Dakota Access
Pipeline, claiming it threatens local tribal sovereignty, treaty rights,
local water supplies and sacred burial sites.
The government has twice requested the pipeline operator to voluntarily stop
construction near the tribe's reservation while the project's route is being
reconsidered by the authorities. However, courts have refused to order a
halt.
Protests have turned violent as authorities have deployed hundreds of
heavily-armed police officers from several regional police agencies to
disperse the protesters, mostly Native Americans, with water cannons, pepper
spray, rubber bullets and concussion grenades, with hundreds of injuries
reported.
The protest has grown into a larger movement in the United States, drawing
in tribes from across the country, as well as environmentalists.
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