"Six Virunga Park Rangers Killed In DRC Wildlife Sanctuary"

"Latest ambush worst attack to date at home to world’s largest population of mountain gorillas"

"Five rangers and a driver have been killed in an ambush in Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

A sixth ranger was injured in the attack on Monday that took place in the central section of the vast reserve, known globally for its population of rare mountain gorillas.

The loss of life was the worst in the history of the national park, where more than 170 rangers have died protecting animals over the last 20 years."

Jason Burke reports for the Guardian April 10, 2018.

Source: Guardian, 04/16/2018