Attack on #Upemba National Park shows conservation on the frontline of conflict. A coordinated militia assault—mixing irregular fighters and commandos—targeted staff, likely with political motives. Urgent need to protect both people and nature. #DRC #Conservation

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This is from Tina Lain’s LinkedIn2 hours ago🙏 Please read
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Tragic news from #Upemba National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo & I can’t find coverage!

On 3 March 2026, armed assailants attacked the park headquarters in #Lusinga. 5 staff members were murdered, more staff were kidnapped including the Park Director, Tina Lain.

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Rediscovered in a Forgotten Park: The Elusive Upemba Lechwe - African Conservation Foundation A Lost Species Comes Into Focus In the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the remote wetlands of the Kamalondo Depression, a fleeting moment has reignited hope for one of Africa’s most ...

#Upemba National Park's recent aerial survey captured the first-ever photo of the critically endangered #Upembalechwe in #DRC’s wetlands 🌿. With only ~10 spotted and under 100 left, urgent protection is essential to save this rare #antelope.

africanconservation.org/wildlife-new...

Rediscovered in a Forgotten Park: The Elusive Upemba Lechwe - African Conservation Foundation A Lost Species Comes Into Focus In the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amidst the remote wetlands of the Kamalondo Depression, a fleeting moment has reignited hope for one of Africa’s most ...

#Upemba National Park's recent aerial survey captured the first-ever photo of the critically endangered #Upembalechwe in #DRC’s wetlands 🌿. With only ~10 spotted and under 100 left, urgent protection is essential to save this rare #antelope.

africanconservation.org/wildlife-new...