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Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after rangers’ human rights abuses
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, an African wildlife charity that admitted to human rights abuses by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo following an independent review.
- The abuses, including beatings, waterboarding, and rape, were alleged by members of the Baka community who were prevented from accessing ancestral forests within a conservation area.
- Despite stepping down, Harry remains a supporter of African Parks and its conservation mission, having served as president for six years and on the board since 2023.
- African Parks expressed gratitude for Harry’s decade-long involvement, highlighting his role in raising global awareness about biodiversity protection and philanthropy.
- The announcement coincides with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s planned relocation to the UK from California with their children, amid reports of Meghan Markle’s potential acting projects.
