Batwa
Americannoun
plural
Batwas,plural
BatwaExample Sentences
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Speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, four Batwa chiefs in June said significant numbers of their community members were planning to return to live in the park secretly.
From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023
In 2019, Congolese authorities, including the environment ministry and provincial government, agreed to provide long-sought compensation to the Batwa around UNESCO-listed Kahuzi-Biega including agricultural land, clinics, and schools.
From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023
According to Sam Mwandha, Uganda Wildlife Authority's executive director, people - including the Batwa - can come up with proposals to be funded using this money.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2022
As many as 1 million people, including 10,000 Batwa pygmies, died.
From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2019
So the cattle were handed over, and the girl Batwa was given to Sigwe, whom by the way she made unhappy for the rest of his days.
From Swallow: a tale of the great trek by Haggard, Henry Rider
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