Harry urged to give up Africa conservation charity over ‘rape and abuse’

African Parks has a zero-tolerance coverage for any type of abuse and is dedicated to upholding the rights of native and indigenous folks. Allegations of misconduct are completely investigated and acted on, and all of our parks are managed with a central philosophy of consciousness, sensitivity and dedication to upholding the rights of native folks.

We are conscious of the intense allegations relating to human rights abuses by eco-guards in opposition to native folks dwelling adjoining to Odzala-Kokoua National Park within the Republic of Congo, which have lately acquired media consideration.  We grew to become conscious of those allegations final 12 months by way of a Board Member who acquired a letter from Survival International.

We instantly launched an investigation by way of an exterior regulation agency primarily based on the knowledge we had accessible, whereas additionally urging Survival International to offer any and all details they’d. It’s unlucky that they’ve chosen to not cooperate, regardless of repeated requests, and we proceed to ask for his or her help.

This is an energetic, ongoing investigation that’s our highest precedence as an organisation, and we encourage anybody with data of any abuses to report them to us or to the Congolese regulation enforcement authorities which can help with the investigation and make sure that the perpetrators of any abuses are delivered to justice.