28 rhinos illegally killed in Namibia's Etosha National Park since 2023, prompting urgent security meeting.

Namibia is investigating a surge in rhino poaching within its Etosha National Park, with 28 rhinos illegally killed since the start of 2023, including 19 at the park itself. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has expressed deep concern and called an urgent high-level meeting with security officials to address the issue. Rhino horns are used in traditional medicine in Asian markets.