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Some lakes in the DRC should be thought of as rebellious landscapes having their own social, political and cultural dynamics.
Wildlife conservation is often part of the peacebuilding process, but there is a risk it can make conflicts even worse.
The Virunga National Park is home to many people living off the land. Clashes between the army and those illegally extracting resources is causing huge problems for conservation.
For the survival of iconic species in Africa, it is crucial that conservation efforts do not ignore conflict zones.
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