SLAUGHTER OF GORILLAS IN CONGO

Early day motion 1001, tabled 10 November 1999 by Paul Marsden (Labour). Signed by 1 member.

That this House totally condemns the senseless massacre of animals in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park in Congo by Interahamwe militia who have killed one-third of the tiny population of gorillas, including some that starred in the film Gorillas in the Mist and the world renowned Maheshe; applauds the wardens, some of whom have not been paid in years and have been reduced to patrolling 10 per cent. of the park due to the murderous soldiers; thanks the camera crews of the BCC and other journalists for their bravery in highlighting the issue; and calls upon the Government to urgently enter into a dialogue with the Congo authorities to save the remaining gorillas and protect the local civilians.

Signatures by party: Labour 1.