Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Impfondo
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract
On November 13, 2010, during a routine patrol and anti-poaching mission carried out on the periphery of the Nouabélé Ndoki Park, a patrol of eco-guards surprised Fandi Edouard and Kankoe Léon, subjects of Central African nationality, in a camp near the Nouabélé Ndoki National Park, which is a protected area. They were arrested and brought before the PR who charged them with entering Congolese territory and illegal hunting inside a protected area.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 068/2013
Charges
Entry in the Congolese state and illegal hunting in a protected area.
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Fandi Edouard and Kankoe Leon were found not guilty of irregular entry into a protected area and killing of fully protected species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Fandi Edouard and Kankoe Leon were released.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas