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Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands Threatened By National Park Oil Plans - Activists
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 16 July 2018
The parks are among the world's largest tropical rainforest reserves, covering an area about the size of Switzerland Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Why Congo's Decision to Open National Parks to Drilling Isn't Really About Oil
African Arguments, 13 July 2018
The DRC says it will allow oil drilling in two UNESCO world heritage sites. Here are three points to help us understand this move. Read more »
Why DRC's Decision to Open Parks to Drilling Isn't About Oil
Last month, the Democratic Republic of the Congo triggered international outrage when it confirmed that it was considering opening up two of its national parks to oil exploration, write Patrick Edmond and Kristof Titeca for The Conversation Africa.
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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Prioritises Oil Over Conservation
ISS, 10 July 2018
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has decided to degazette parts of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites to allow for oil drilling. Environmentalists have reacted sharply to… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Virunga Park Rangers Killed in Ambush
DW, 10 April 2018
At least five park rangers have been killed by armed men in the famed wildlife park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Virunga is home to critically-endangered mountain gorillas,… Read more »
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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that it was opening parts of its famous Virunga and Salonga National Parks to oil drilling. The parks are home to ... Read more »
