By Taryn Finley
The protestors of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota are about to get some major support.
More than 2,000 veterans have agreed to act as “human shields” to protect protesters from December 4 to 7, according to a Facebook event. They launched the effort, called Veterans Stand for Standing Rock on Tuesday and after months of protesters clashing with the police over the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline.
The same day the group announced its initiative, state officials threatened to impose fines and block supplies from
reaching a nearby camp where protesters reside. Though officials backed
away from the threat, Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s mandatory, immediate order
for evacuation due to “anticipated harsh weather conditions,” announced
Monday, still stands.
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Source: The Huffington Post
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