The State Duma of the Russian Federation has raised the age limit for conscription of men to 30, closed the border for persons that have been called up to the military commissariat, and increased the fine for failure to appear tenfold.
The incident has sparked fear that others will follow their example and try to use endangered species to get what they want through ransom and bargaining.
Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have kidnapped a pangolin and are demanding ransom payment in order to release it. Reports indicate that the
A former Congolese militia leader, Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka, has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes including mass rape and recruitment of child soldiers. The UN has said the verdict gave "immense hope" to victims.