Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:29am on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday International
The Southern African nation of Namibia is planning to kill 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, to address a hunger crisis affecting 1.4 million people amidst the country's worst drought in a century. The environment ministry has deemed the measure necessary, aligning with the constitutional mandate to utilize natural resources for citizens' benefit. This approach is supported by the UN Environment Programme, which recognizes sustainable harvesting of wild animals as a viable food source. With over 30 million people across Southern Africa impacted by drought, Namibia's decision aims to provide relief to its citizens, highlighting the severe consequences of the regional drought crisis.
