In northwest Lesotho, residents of the Kome Caves say their home is sacred and that they plan on staying there for as long as they live, despite problems with the water supply and access roads. The caves became a hideout for members of the Basia and Bataung tribes in the 19th century, when conflict and a severe drought ravaged the region.

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