Norway reindeer herder loses much-publicised appeal over cull order

Sami herder, who claims cull will affect his ability to make a living, will appeal decision in the European court of human rightsA small reindeer herder from the indigenous Sami community in the Norwegian Arctic lost a much-publicised appeal with Norway’s top court on Thursday over a ruling that he must cull 41 of his 116-strong herd.Jovsset Ante Sara, who has twice successfully challenged an order to reduce the size of his herd, claimed he can’t make a living with that scale of slaughter. Continue reading…
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