Summary
The European Parliament calls for the protection of Virunga National Park from oil exploration and illegal activities by armed groups. 10 17.12.2015
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international relations
Key points
- The Virunga National Park is Africa's oldest national park and holds immense biodiversity, including critically endangered mountain gorillas.
- Armed groups are currently using the park for illegal activities like poaching and charcoal production to fund their operations.
- Oil exploration by companies such as SOCO International poses a direct threat to the park's status and ecological integrity.
- The resolution calls for the cancellation of oil permits within the park boundaries to prevent irreversible damage.
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