Badingilo Park Receives 50 New Wildlife Rangers

(JUBA) – Fifty new wildlife rangers have graduated in South Sudan to protect Badingilo National Park and the Great Nile Migration Landscape.

The rangers completed two months of intensive training in law enforcement standards, anti-poaching operations, patrol procedures, ranger discipline, weapons safety and handling, ethics, human rights and professional conduct in community engagement.

They are now prepared to serve with integrity and accountability, according to a statement from the Park Management.

The training was delivered through a ten year renewable partnership agreement between African Parks, a conservation organisation, and the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism. Support came from The Wyss Foundation and The European Union.

The Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism showed its continued commitment to the programme. Trainers from the African Parks law enforcement unit led the instruction.

Media houses were also recognised for their coverage, which African Parks explained shines a spotlight on South Sudan’s conservation journey.

African Parks said the combined effort is helping to secure a future where South Sudanese people and wildlife thrive.