Wildlife thrives in Sudan’s natural reserve amid mounting violations
By AFP
20 April 2021 |
11:00 am
Tucked away by the Ethiopian border, Sudan's Dinder National Park boasts the country's most diverse wildlife, but with human violations mounting, the park and its variety of habitats are at risk.
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