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A CONSERVATION NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION PLANS TO FREE 2000 CAPTIVE RHINO

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A conservation non-profit organization called African Parks has announced plans to free 2,000 captive rhinos from breeding farms in South Africa. The rhinos will be released into protected areas in Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The conservationists say that the captive rhinos are not being properly cared for and that they are at risk of being poached. They also say that the breeding farms are not sustainable and that they are contributing to the decline of the rhino population. The rhinos will be released in stages over the next three years. The first group of rhinos will be released in Namibia in 2024. The release of the rhinos is a major victory for conservationists. It is a sign that the world is finally taking the plight of the rhino seriously. Here are some of the details of the plan to free the rhinos: The rhinos will be released in protected areas that are managed by African Parks. The rhinos will be fitted with GPS collars so that their movements can be tracked. The rhinos

POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED IN DR CONGO PROTEST

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O n Monday, September 5, 2023, a concerning incident unfolded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a group of at least 20 police officers was arrested following their use of force against protesters in the capital, Kinshasa. The protesters had gathered to demand the release of two activists who had been detained the previous week for criticizing the government. The police response included tear gas and live rounds, resulting in injuries to at least two individuals. This event has triggered a wave of anger and discontent among opposition groups and civil society organizations, who are demanding the immediate release of the detained activists and an investigation into the police's use of force. It has also shed light on the ongoing human rights issues in the DRC and the government's history of suppressing dissenting voices, further highlighting the challenges the nation faces on its path to democracy. The police have defended their actions by stating that they were ne