So to save itself, and arguably the peace talks, the Cabinet froze the land seizure.
The land seizures and changes in agriculture reduced the production of commodities for the export economy.
On a local level, this translated into land seizure.
Since the dam was already complete, the 3-judge panel did not nullify the land seizure.
The combination of land seizures and this year's severe drought has been disastrous.
He insisted on defending Palestinians against land seizures and arbitrary treatment at the hands of the military.
But the land seizures served another purpose as well.
Being a member of the council, he was present when legislation was passed on the land seizures, which had gone against the British government.
China has seen a wave of protests over land seizures in recent years.
President Collor has said he will not bow to the pressure of land seizures.