Survivors describe how rangers and staff were targeted by an armed group during a raid on DRC’s national park earlier this month

In a statement, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) condemned the attack: “Across the world, rangers and protected area staff work at the forefront of conserving biodiversity and protecting ecosystems that are vital for all of humanity. Too often, they do so at great personal risk. The events at Upemba national park are a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who dedicate their lives to protecting nature.”