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Protests Against Dakota Access Pipeline
IN PICTURES: Protests continue against hte US$3-billion pipeline.

The Dakota Access pipeline company said Wednesday that it will resume construction immediately under Lake Oahe, the segment of the path that had been blocked after months of international protests to protect tribal sacred lands and the drinking water of local residents.

About 50 protests erupted Wednesday in response to the final easement in what the Standing Rock tribe dubbed a “Last Stand,” in reference to Custer’s Last Stand in the Great Sioux War of 1876. Several were arrested.

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People protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to permit the Dakota Access Pipeline during a demonstration at the White House in Washington.
People protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's directive to permit the Dakota Access Pipeline during a demonstration at the White House in Washington. Photo:Reuters
The Dakota Access pipeline company said Wednesday that it will resume construction immediately under Lake Oahe, the segment of the path that had been blocked after months of international protests to protect tribal sacred lands and the drinking water of local residents.
The Dakota Access pipeline company said Wednesday that it will resume construction immediately under Lake Oahe, the segment of the path that had been blocked after months of international protests to protect tribal sacred lands and the drinking water of local residents. Photo:Reuters
Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners said it only needs three months to complete that section, nearly finishing up the entire pipeline.
Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners said it only needs three months to complete that section, nearly finishing up the entire pipeline. Photo:Reuters
e U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted the final easement for construction Tuesday after President Donald Trump overturned an order to halt construction under the reservoir, which is a part of the Missouri River.
e U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted the final easement for construction Tuesday after President Donald Trump overturned an order to halt construction under the reservoir, which is a part of the Missouri River. Photo:Reuters
Tribes and environmentalists argued that the river provides drinking water for millions and that it is only a matter of time until the pipeline leaks and contaminates the surrounding water and land.
Tribes and environmentalists argued that the river provides drinking water for millions and that it is only a matter of time until the pipeline leaks and contaminates the surrounding water and land. Photo:Reuters
About 50 protests erupted Wednesday in response to the final easement in what the Standing Rock tribe dubbed a “Last Stand,” in reference to Custer’s Last Stand in the Great Sioux War of 1876. Several were arrested.
About 50 protests erupted Wednesday in response to the final easement in what the Standing Rock tribe dubbed a “Last Stand,” in reference to Custer’s Last Stand in the Great Sioux War of 1876. Several were arrested. Photo:Reuters
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe, whose reservation is adjacent to the line's route, said last week they will fight the decision.
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe, whose reservation is adjacent to the line's route, said last week they will fight the decision. Photo:Reuters
The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to divest US$3 billion in city funds from Wells Fargo bank, one of the major funders of the Dakota Access pipeline by a vote of 9-0.
The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday to divest US$3 billion in city funds from Wells Fargo bank, one of the major funders of the Dakota Access pipeline by a vote of 9-0. Photo:Reuters
Published 8 February 2017
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