A report last year by Minority Rights Group documented atrocities committed against the Batwa by the park’s rangers, including the burning alive of children, gang-rape, torture and murder. In a landmark decision, the French government has scrapped its plan to fund the controversial Kahuzi-Biega National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The park… Continue reading French government scraps funding plan for Kahuzi-Biega National Park, citing human rights concerns
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Eviction, torture, rape, murder reported from world famous gorilla national park in DRC
Thousands of Batwa were evicted when the park was expanded in 1975. Since then they’ve mostly lived outside it, in conditions of absolute poverty, but some have tried to return to their lands inside the park. A national park famed for its gorilla-spotting treks has been the scene of appalling atrocities including gang rape, torture… Continue reading Eviction, torture, rape, murder reported from world famous gorilla national park in DRC
Billionaires need to feed the hungry
Ikhtiar Mohammad While there are millions who cannot afford bread and butter even once a day, there are others who have ample wealth which is impossible for them to spend in their lifetime. “I cannot manage to feed my son even twice a day let alone paying for his medical treatment,” said Hasan’s mother. Hasan… Continue reading Billionaires need to feed the hungry
Hydropower project in DR Congo : A Deal for Chinese and European companies
On October 16, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government announced a 14 billion USD joint and exclusive development agreement with a consortium of Chinese and European developers to construct the Inga 3 hydroelectric dam, following years of delay and controversy. The Chinese consortium is led by China Three Gorges, alongside a European consortium, led… Continue reading Hydropower project in DR Congo : A Deal for Chinese and European companies