Six killed in attack on Virunga National Park

*9th April 2018, North Kivu, Eastern DRC *

Virunga National Park is deeply saddened to confirm reports of an attack on our staff today. Five Virunga rangers and a staff driver were killed during an ambush in the Central Sector of the Park. A sixth ranger was also wounded.

We will be sharing further information in due course. Please ensure all enquiries are directed to press@virunga.org at this difficult time.

We will be sharing further information in due course. Please ensure all enquiries are directed to press@virunga.org at this difficult time.

Two rangers were killed and 7 other wounded in a serious attack on the Rumangabo-Goma road on July 29 when the ICCN truck encountered a mini-bus being looted by about 30 heavily armed men. Michel’s funeral took place at Rumangabo with a huge community in attendance.