The World Bank has initiated a multimillion-dollar program in light of allegations of severe human rights abuses against Tanzanian herders connected to its $150m tourism project. Reports from the pastoralist communities detail incidents such as violent evictions, sexual assaults, and killings by park rangers. These issues intensified after the project's funding was approved in 2017. A recent World Bank report acknowledges critical shortcomings in planning and oversight, aggravating community conflicts. The Oakland Institute highlighted that the project led to widespread displacement, affecting 84,000 individuals as the national park area expanded significantly.
The World Bank's investigation reveals serious planning and supervision failures in its tourism project, leading to severe human rights violations against Tanzanian pastoralists.
Pastoralist communities reported violent evictions, sexual assaults, and killings attributed to Tanzania's park rangers during the World Bank-funded tourism initiative.
Oakland Institute revealed that the Ruaha National Park expanded significantly during the project, affecting 84,000 people from at least 28 villages.
The World Bank acknowledges its oversight failures and the harmful consequences of the Regrow project after its investigation into the reported human rights abuses.
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