Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Urges Increased Efforts to Protect Biodiversity of Garamba Park

13 October 2014

During a visit to the Garamba National Park, the top UN official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) urged national and international actors to step up efforts in preserving the natural resources and rich biodiversity of the Park located in the north-eastern part of the country.

"Armed group activity is eastern DRC is largely funded by the proceeds from illegal trade and trafficking of the country's rich natural resources," said Mr. Martin Kobler, who heads the UN Organisation Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO).

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