We deeply regret to announce that three Virunga National Park rangers were just killed in action. The incident took place today, 13 March, in the Park’s Rwindi section, in the area’s ongoing conflict. Park Director Emmanuel de Merode and section chief Innocent Mutazimiza returned from the scene this evening. We will post more details once they are clarified.

We send our deepest condolences to Director de Merode, Ranger Mutazimiza, and the Virunga Team.