Leading environmentalist shot in DRC
2,918 views · Published 17 April 2014 · 2:22 · Indexed 29 October 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe The director of the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been seriously wounded in an an ambush. Emmanuel de Merode, a Belgian prince, was driving through the park when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle. The area is home to the mountain Gorilla, a species under threat from poachers . More than 140 rangers have been killed in the park in the last ten years. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts
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