Lulimbi and Muranba ranger patrol stations have come under attack from FDLR rebels. Two rangers have been shot, injured and are being treated. Virunga need donations to buy sandbags to protect rangers under attack. £4.50 buys 10 sand bags and will save ranger lives. Thank you!

07/08/12 07:43

R nger families are still in Goma; Lulimbi ranger station is under attack by bFDLR militia and the rest of the Park is under M23 rebel control. Handful of rangers protecting HQ as best they can; trying to gain access to mgorilla sector tomresume patrols. Situation still volatile.

03/08/12 08:09

War zone 26th July The rebels and army have arrived at Rumangabo HQ, all rangers trapped, road to Goma shut. Injured villagers arrive; legs blown off, bullets lodged in head, dead baby girl. Horror as never before. Help is hugely appreciated by those with nowhere to go. Thank U

27/07/12 07:00

Many thanks to those who have donated - extremely generous and will keep a family in food, clean water and decent sanitation for some weeks. A massive lightning strike at Rumangabo knocked out much of their equipment and communications are down - as if they need more problems!

17/07/12 03:23

Thank you for helping. The families are in tarpaulins held up by nailed wooden stakes (no metal poles here!). Food is mainly rice, beans or vegetables. Clean water and sanitation is crucially important in such crowded camps. These incredibly resilient people are bearing up well..

12/07/12 08:16