Virunga rangers face threats from poachers and DRC rebels
3,306 views · Published 9 May 2018 · 9:10 · Indexed 17 October 2026
Channel: The Newsmakers · 2018 · People & Blogs
Virunga is Africa's oldest wildlife sanctuary, and it's home to just over a thousand critically endangered mountain gorillas. It lies in a troubled region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rangers face threats from militias and poachers. Last month, six park workers were killed in an ambush. Guest: Emmanuel de Merode Director, Virunga National Park
