The Independent | Congo approves oil drilling in UNESCO World Heritage Sites that home endangered gorillas The Independent The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to open up parts of two protected national parks, home to endangered species such as mountain gorillas, to oil drilling. The proposals to allow oil exploration in Virunga and Salonga ... DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks Congo to allow oil drilling in two Unesco listed national parks DR Congo will open Virunga, Salonga parks to oil companies |