Bending Borders

27/08/2014

For our coverage of the challenges facing Africa's first national park, visit:
a) http://bendingborders.org/2014/08/gorilla-warfare-inside-the-battle-for-the-soul-of-virunga-national-park/
b) http://bendingborders.org/2014/02/guerillas-gorillas-and-oil-a-toxic-mix/

All photos by Karen Lowe and Evelyn Iritani. Trip sponsored by the International Women's Media Foundation.

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08/05/2014

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