I have got some
information from Loliondo that I’ve tried to check with different sources and would
like to share here on my blog.
Let’s start with the rare good news:
the appeal was successful! On 31 May 2011 the case against Tanzania
Conservation Ltd (Thomson Safaris) and Tanzania Breweries Ltd was dismissed on
a preliminary objection. The objection was that it’s exactly the same case as
in the late 80s, which is not correct. An appeal was sought and in May 2012 it
was granted. Now there will be a full trial in the high court. The court case
moves slowly delaying the deliverance of justice. I’m worried, but it seems people
closer to the happenings seem confident that justice will prevail and the land
will be returned to the community.
