Global Witness welcomes the European Parliament’s resolution on the protection of the Virunga

Africa’s oldest and most bio-diverse national park – under threat from oil. Global Witness welcomes the European Parliament’s resolution on the protection of the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which calls for EU Member States to help prevent oil activities in the Park and neighbouring areas. It also calls on… Read More

DEC 13, 2012: Belgium Resolution to Protect Virunga National Park has been passed

Belgium Resolution to Protect Virunga National Park has been passed (131 votes out of 132) .  Belgium Government sends a strong appeal to the international community: “It is a crime to leave such a jewel of biodiversity to be massacred for economic profits! The park already devastated by war, poaching and deforestation is now seriously… Read More

NOV 20, 2012: Belgian Member of Parliament presents a Resolution to Protect Virunga National Park

Georges Dallemagne, Member of the Parliament of Belgium, has presented a resolution for the protection of Virunga National Park. On December 6th the Members of the Parliament will have to vote on the subject. If the resolution is passed it will constitute the formal decision of the Belgian Parliament on the matter. Dallemagne sends a… Read More