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D.R. of Congo: Park rangers attacked by rebels

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, D.R. of Congo, Environment, War & Conflict

“At 4h00 this morning Mai Mai rebels attacked the Burusi Patrol Post here in Virunga, leaving one park ranger dead, four critically wounded, as well as kidnapping Officer Monya. There were 10 Park Rangers stationed at Burusi, including the Conservateur and the Conservateur Communicateur,” writes Atamato from Virunga National Park [1] in D.R. of Congo.