17. The Committee takes note with concern of reports brought to its attention that no land was offered to the Batwa after their land was expropriated without prior consultation with them about the construction of parks. According to the same sources, the Batwa have not benefited from the land distribution plan established by the State party, which would have allowed them to retain their traditional lifestyle (art. 5). 

The Committee recommends that the State party take all necessary steps, in consultation with and with the agreement of the Batwa, to offer them adequate land, inter alia under the land distribution plan established by the State party, so that they can retain their traditional lifestyle and engage in income-generating activities.