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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsState pulls relief resources from swelling Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp
http://m.bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/state-pulls-relief-resources-from-swelling-dakota-access-pipeline-protest/article_8be06089-ab85-57e4-a8a4-fbe28143eefd.htmlCANNON BALL North Dakotas homeland security director ordered the removal of state-owned trailers and water tanks from the Dakota Access Pipeline protest campsite Monday, citing mounting reports of unlawful activity -- the latest involving lasers -- and the risk of damage.
Based on the scenario down there, we dont believe that equipment is secure, Homeland Security Division Director Greg Wilz said.
As tribal members from across the nation streamed into the campsite, swelling its population to between 500 to 4,000 people depending on estimates, the loss of their main drinking water supply came as a blow and sent local officials scrambling to find an alternative water source.
I feel like I just got shot down, said Johnelle Leingang, executive secretary to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Dave Archambault II and the tribes emergency response coordinator. Its very hurtful.
A black heavy-duty pickup backed up to the water tanks and pulled them away just before noon as the beating sun drove temperatures into the 80s.
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State pulls relief resources from swelling Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp (Original Post)
G_j
Aug 2016
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2naSalit
(86,703 posts)1. That's how the gov't rolls
when the tribes get together to preserve their rights. Same heartless shit every time. If I had the equipment and time, I'd be there with plenty of water for the protesters. I really wish I could do that.
my heart goes out to them..