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Congo Rebels Claim They Are Protecting the Gorillas

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This New York Times article doesn't have much new to report. France began circulating a draft resolution on Monday that would temporarily authorize an additional 3,085 troops and police officers for the peacekeeping mission in the Congo to protect civilians in the eastern part of the country. I did notice this though. In the meantime.

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Baby Gorilla Rescued from Smugglers

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There has unfortunately been an increase in smuggling attempts in the Congo. Here is an article about it. Tags: wildlife crime smuggling trafficking congo gorillas endangered species. And here is a video about the bust and arrests. Look at the face of the baby when it's revealed. How can you feel no frigging compassion?

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Sydney Morning Herald Spotlights Mountain Gorillas

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Good long article in the Sydney Morning Herald about the mountain gorillas in Virunga. Tags: virunga congo gorillas endangered species.

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