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Tshiaberimu gorilla sector under attack

Category: Gorillas, Rangers, Tshiaberimu, Virunga National Park | Date: Jan 09 2009 | By: tshiaberimu

Hello, this is Tuver. I am a colleague of Jean Claude, working for the Gorilla Organization in Goma. At midnight last night I received a devastating phone call from Jean Claude. One of the Tshiaberimu patrol posts was violently attacked by Mai Mai militia.

The head of monitoring was shot and he is now missing, we are extremely concerned for his safety.

Early this morning 15 ICCN rangers, accompanied by ICCN director Mushenzi traveled to Tshiaberimu to support Jean Claude. This area is very remote so it will take some time for the emergency reinforcements to arrive.

Jean Claude is doing all he can to investigate this situation and keep the staff safe. I have no other information to report now but as soon as I hear from Jean Claude I will let you know.

This is terrible news for Tshiaberimu and we are extremely worried about all the staff and the Tshiaberimu gorillas.

6 Responses to “Tshiaberimu gorilla sector under attack”

admin, on 09 Jan 2009

Dear Tuver, this is terrible news. The trouble in Congo seems to be affecting all sectors in the East - Virunga, Tshiaberimu, Garamba….I wish there was more that we could do. We hope and pray that the ranger is ok

Lisa, California, on 10 Jan 2009

My thoughts are with you all. Lisa

Brenton H, on 10 Jan 2009

To the brave rangers at Tshiaberimu! My sympathy to you all, stay safe and with grateful thanks from people who care about the Virungas and the country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Lynne, USA, on 10 Jan 2009

Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for the troubles you are having. I wish I could do something to help, instead, I just feel totally helpless. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thank you for taking the time to keep us informed.

Christine C., on 11 Jan 2009

Tuver and Jean Claude — I am so sorry to hear this…you are in my thoughts and prayers…please stay safe and hopefully help will arrive soon.

Ghislain Somba, on 12 Jan 2009

Tuver,

Really, it is a sad news. In the name of all rangers of Okapi Wildlife Reserve I wish you a safe and hopefully days. I do not very well know the Thiabirimu sector, but …..

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