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Sunday, July 1, 2018
Environmentalists are up in arms over a decision to explore for oil in environmentally sensitive reas recently taken by the government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to reports, the cabinet decided to open up parts of Virunga and Salonga National Parks to oil drilling. The national parks are home to a host of rare species as well as the mountain gorillas and bonobos.
The cabinet said in a statement that it had approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial commission charged with preparing plans to declassify sections of the parks.
Proposals put forth earlier to allow exploration met with resistance and anger from environmental activists. The activists contend that any drilling in the park would endanger the lives of the wildlife.
The DRC government has defended its right to authorize drilling anywhere in the country and said it is mindful of protecting animals and plants in the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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