M23 led to the revival of the rebel group and other armed fractions, threateners, conservation, supporting the dwindling support and insecurity, to protect the dangerous wildlife.
Rangers facing a crisis in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s most biologically confronted crisis.
The ongoing conflict, especially Virunga, Kayhuzi-Biega and Maiko National Parks, is already more dangerous.
The impact of the Rangers and their families in the February issue of the Rebellion is in February, in February, the African non-profit match is detailed in the monthly newsletter of the Rangers Union.
M23 led to the revival of the rebel group and other armed fractions, threateners, conservation, supporting the dwindling support and insecurity, to protect the dangerous wildlife.
Virunga National Park, critical endangered mountain gorillas, was in the center of violence. Armed groups attacked Ranger posts, destroying infrastructure and the stolen main equipment, strongly weakened security efforts.
In the extensive places, the braconier and illegal entrance have increased.
In the Almuzi-Biega National Park, M23 disappointed the rebels
The wider conflict between the military and armed groups of the Congress, Rangers from control posts.
“This has given the opportunity to strengthen the illegal activities of poachers,” he said, “said the parking source in an anonymity.
“Regular monitoring of emblematic types such as gorillas is no longer implemented, it increases the risk of losing these types.”
In the Maiko National Park, Rangers stand in their missions, despite the terrible conditions.
“No flights in the region without any flights to be limited to restrictions and resources, the guards are increasingly,” said the director of the park, the director of the park
“They urgently need external assistance to walk in this test times.”
Rangers also gave heavy losses that attempted to strengthen security with reinforced control posts, air exploration and advanced monitoring technology.
“The assassination of eight Ranger in the line of office was shocked to all our employees,” said Rodrigue Katembo Mugaruka, MP Katembo Mugaruka in the Park Manager in Virunga National Park.
“Some families wanted to leave their favorite posts and left the work of several people.”
Those who remain face are not only the immediate dangers of the armed conflict, but also the psychological tension of the case. “Moral little,” said Mugaruka. “The fear is constantly.”
Families were caught in cross
Rangers living in the cities of conflict-stricken, such as Violence Goma and Bukavu, stretch out of the parks affecting their families.
The ongoing violence stopped studying, managed food prices and has limited health for health.
Park officials, while ensuring financial assistance and security guidance of Ranger families, the deteriorating situation fought to live.
Further sharpening the crisis, the United States was sorted by the Affairs of the Agency for International Development, the funds for protection programs.
Fewer patrols, illegal activities have stopped critical community projects designed for local support for protection.
Tourism has collapsed once a lifetime for conservation efforts, due to security concerns.
Once evolving Gorilla Trekking industry – an important source of income for parking operations – Ranger wages and came to the parking lot by eliminating the stream of key income for future anti-bracontier measures.
Park officials and conservation are called to step into the international community.
“The world should not give up these parks,” Mugaruka said. “We need diplomatic support to attract local stakeholders and protect biodiversity and ensure the safety of local populations.”
Investments in Ranger Security, Infrastructure and Patrol Logistics are important to maintain the efforts of protection in the region. It is immediate priorities to strengthen the park borders and provide financing for Ranger salaries and equipment.
Mukiranya said “the work is invaluable.” “And they deserve the full support of the world.”
