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No Rangers Reported Dead
There is still a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding our Rangers who were at Rumangabo HQ 8 days ago who we have not yet managed to locate. Some remained at Rumangabo, some fled to Goma, and some traveled north towards Rutshuru and Kiwanja.
While we continue to compile this information, the good news is that we have had no reports of Ranger fatalities. Considering what happened last week this is a huge relief.
Rangers at Bikenge patrol post some months ago
I will keep you posted on the Rangers as I receive the news. Alphonse Banyurwa just turned up this morning, having traveled by bicycle from Rumangabo. It was good to see him and hear the updates of the Rangers up there. He thinks there are about 20, but we need to double check this.
Thank you for your donations. The money gets on the ground within a matter of days - so you are having a huge impact, each and every one of you, and I thank you for contributing to this important appeal.
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13 Responses to “No Rangers Reported Dead”
Thank you for clarifying, This is great news. You guys are heros and an inspiration. Good luck and stay strong!
I second Dylan’s comments — you are heroes and an inspiration to us all. Best wishes –
How i’d like to be there although I could die. Or how I’d love to be richer to send you some money, but I can’t.
But I always spread your work and your website.
As other members said above, you are an inspiration.
Keep on fighting Rangers, you’ve the support of lost of people!
Sorry, the support of LOTS of people.
Dear Diddy,
I have made an open contribution of 100 US dollars that I hope will provide some help during this crisis. I recently was laid off from my job, but I feel prosperous because I am safe and healthy. My deepest wishes and prayers for that you remain safe, that the missing rangers survive and that the rangers are ill recover their health. Virunga is in my heart.
Peace & Blessings,
Nancy
thanks for the updates, you are all so fantastic to do the work you do. god bless you all.
again i have little money but a lot of time so i will spread the word of your endevours on our behalf. my heart and soul are with you guys and gals, take care xx
Great news that the rangers are safe Emmanuel, Diddy, Innocent and everyone else. We have some donations arriving for you on WildlifeDirect and we look forward to sending them on to you. Keep up the good work and I hope that things get back to “normal” sooner rather than later.
Thank you everyone for all that you do. Donating and spreading the word are both vital components that contribute toward the work that the Rangers are doing in Virunga. All emails, links, blog posts, Facebook postings, other social network sites, articles… it is always always always incredibly useful. Thank you.
The last news from France for R.D.CONGO
All the camps were empty. All the shelters were destroyed. Nothing remains “, declared with Reuters Francis Nakwafio Kasaï, local manager of the office of coordination of humanitarian associations of UNO.
UNO does not find anybody with RUTSHURU…
Hello Diddy! I’m very glad to hear that you have had no news of ranger fatalities and hope that all of you will soon be safe and reunited with your families.Good luck to all, Iris
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