In African national parks, “local people are treated like enemies”

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In African national parks, “local people are treated like enemies”

The NGO African Parks manages 23 national parks in Africa. “Neocolonialism”, denounces Olivier van Beemen in an investigative book. Expulsions, militarization, land privatization... in the name of nature conservation. Over the past twenty years, African Parks has established itself as the largest nature conservation organization in Africa. Supported by Western states, philanthropists and celebrities, this NGO now manages 23 national parks spread…