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Prince Harry Steps Down from African Parks Board Following Human Rights Controversy
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has resigned from his role as a trustee at African Parks, a prominent wildlife charity that admitted to human rights abuses by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo. Despite leaving the board, his spokesperson stated that he remains a supporter of the charity's mission.
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The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has officially stepped down from the board of African Parks, a major African wildlife charity that has been embroiled in a human rights controversy.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry confirmed that he is no longer serving as a trustee for the organization. The decision comes after African Parks admitted last year that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo.
Although Prince Harry has relinquished his position on the board, his spokesperson emphasized that he remains an active and avid supporter of African Parks' ongoing mission.
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