Sarambwe under Occupation
Involving the population in conservation
Conservation and protection of biodiversity in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are subject to…
War
Wars not only affect the human populations in the respective areas, but also their wildlife. The presence of militia prevents rangers from doing their patrols in reserves; if armed groups occupy protected areas, they often hunt gorillas and other endangered species.
Why Rangers in the Virunga National Park Are Under Attack
Another Attack on Rangers in the Virunga National Park On 10 January 2021, 6 rangers lost their lives in an attack by armed… |
Pressures on Natural Resources of the Maiko National Park
Management of the Maiko National Park (MNP) has remained difficult due to the presence of armed groups in different sectors of the park. The…
[details]Restoration of Sarambwe Ranger Post and Current Activities
The Sarambwe ranger post was attacked during the evening of 10 October 2020 by a Mai Mai group operating in the vicinity of Sarambwe. A few days…
[details]Conservation in the Crisis Region of Cameroon
This year, the Norwegian Refugee Council placed Cameroon in the top spot for the world's forgotten crises. The conservation of the Cross River…
[details]Deadly Attack on the Sarambwe Ranger Post (closed)
In this article we will give an overview of the management of Sarambwe Nature Reserve (SNR) and a history of the attacks that have taken place in the…
[details]More Rangers Killed in Virunga National Park
During a rebel attack on 9 April 2018, five rangers and a driver were killed. Another ranger was wounded. The team was ambushed while driving through…
[details]Maiko National Park Progress Report
Maiko National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo, lies in one of the most remote forest areas in the world. It is an incredible wilderness area,…
[details]Update: Conflict in the Central African Republic
The Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas (DSPA), located in the southwestern Central African Republic (CAR) and the northern edge of the Congo basin, is…
[details]The Sarambwe Reserve and the War
![[Translate to Englisch:] Claude Sikubwabo mit Sarambwe-Wildhütern](/fileadmin/news/Claude_Sikubwabo_mit_Sarambwe-Wildhuetern_vor_dem_Ausbruch_des_M23-Krieges.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Claude Sikubwabo mit Sarambwe-Wildhütern")
It has been approximately two decades since Sarambwe Forest descended into chaos, with the potential to end in the degradation of its ecosystems or…
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