DRC: 4 dead in militia attack near Virunga Park
Three rangers and a technician were killed in the attack on their convoy by gunmen on Thursday near Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said.
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Three rangers and a technician were killed in the attack on their convoy by gunmen on Thursday near Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said.
Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should fully and impartially investigate threats and violence against Virunga National Park rangers and (...)
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