07-03-2018 18:11 via theguardian.com

Gorilla sanctuary workers in eastern DRC kidnapped by militia

Eighteen hostages are alive and abductors are demanding a large ransom, local sources sayEighteen employees of a gorilla sanctuary in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been abducted by a militia group, sources have said.An official with an NGO said the abduction took place on Monday in the area of Nzovu, in Kahuzi-Biega national park, and that an armed group called the Mai-Mai Raia Mutomboki was responsible.Continue reading...
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