Herders in Ladakh face loss of grazing lands due to military presence and border tensions.

Herders in Ladakh, a strategic region between India and China, are losing grazing lands due to border tensions and military presence after a 2020 clash. The Indian military barred locals from lands sustained by generations, threatening the indigenous tribes' nomadic way of life. The Line of Actual Control, an unclear border, has led to buffer zones and ongoing talks, making herders' movements sensitive.

April 16, 2024
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