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February 21, 2017

Standing Rock: Water Protectors Face Feb. 22 Evacuation Deadline
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In North Dakota, water protectors at the Oceti Sakowin resistance camp
are facing an evacuation deadline Wednesday, as the fight continues
against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. North Dakota Governor
Doug Burgum ordered the evacuation. Water protectors are currently
cleaning up the Oceti Sakowin camp, ahead of the anticipated seasonal
flooding of the area. Some water protectors are asking for more time to
continue the cleanup.


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