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NOVEMBER 13, 2008
The rebel forces in the Congo have controlled the gorilla sector of Virunga since 2007. Unfortunately, there is no strategic interest for a new president to risk important political capital. Tags: virunga congo gorillas. I suppose I've come to this pretty late and gorilla people already knew that this trouble was brewing.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2008
Security Council agreed Thursday to send 3,100 more peacekeeping troops to Congo, while rebels said they remained committed to a pullback from the front lines despite an army attack. Rebels in Congo pulled hundreds of fighters back from several front-line positions as promised on Wednesday in what the U.N. According to the AP.
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Critter News
MARCH 21, 2009
the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund "Coins for Congo" program. Tags: virunga poverty economic development congo gorillas. They are also the most logical. Here's an example. These guys are a great group and I've been a member for several years. The mountain gorillas have a special place in my heart (awwwwww!).
Critter News
JANUARY 13, 2009
Protecting mountain gorillas in the Congo is dangerous work. Tags: virunga war congo gorillas endangered species. Just last week, a 33-year-old ranger was killed by Mai Mai rebels. Mai Mai rebels are described as community-based militia groups frequently involved in banditry. Here is a brief Youtube video of him.
Critter News
NOVEMBER 17, 2008
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. Tags: virunga war congo gorillas.
Critter News
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
I called the fund and spoke to the front desk person who said this was the best way to get updates from them about the situation in the Congo. Tags: virunga congo gorillas. I thought things would settle down after the election, but now I'm tied up in knots again! I am so worried about these animals.
Critter News
AUGUST 25, 2008
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