VOICED : High stakes conflict threatens DR Congo gorillas

The video discusses the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo between wildlife rangers and the pygmy ethnic group over land claimed as ancestral by the pygmies. This conflict threatens the endangered eastern lowland gorillas. The pygmies' activities, such as logging and coal production, harm the environment and the gorillas' habitat. Rangers are working to stop these illegal activities. The park is on UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list. Peace talks aim to balance the rights of the pygmies with wildlife conservation.

How have the actions of the pygmy people affected the eastern lowland gorillas?

What are the main activities that the pygmy people are engaged in that threaten the gorillas' habitat?

What challenges do the Rangers face in protecting the park and its wildlife?

What is the significance of the UNESCO World Heritage in danger list for the park?

What are the ongoing peace talks aiming to achieve regarding the pygmy people's rights?