09-03-2014

This is a local statement from the fishers of one of the main fisheries in Lake Edward: Kyavinyonge, The statement is addressed to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the oil company SOCO International plc. The statement is clear and unequivocal:

“ We say no to all oil exploration or exploitation activities in Lake Edward and any other activities subject to endanger the natural resources of the Lake, which we depend on for our survival.”