Prince Harry Accused of Ignoring Charity's Alleged Mistreatment of Baka Locals as Responsibility Shifts to Other CEOs

Prince Harry is facing accusations of turning a blind eye to alleged mistreatment of Baka locals by his charity, as he shifts the responsibility onto other CEOs. Calls are growing for Prince Harry to step down from the conservation charity he is involved with, following an investigation by The Mail on Sunday that uncovered allegations of the charity's involvement in human rights atrocities in Africa. Survival International, an organization fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples, has launched a campaign urging Prince Harry and donors to sever ties with African Parks, the charity in question. The allegations include reports of beatings, robberies, and torture carried out by some of the charity's guards.

Prince Harry served as the president of the charity for six years before being promoted to its governing board of directors last year. African Parks manages national parks in 12 African countries through partnerships with governments. However, firsthand testimonies have surfaced, claiming that the Baka and Indigenous people have been subjected to intimidating actions, preventing them from accessing forests where they have traditionally foraged, fished, hunted, and found medicine for centuries.

Caroline Pierce, the director of Survival International, criticized Prince Harry for allegedly turning a blind eye to the issue. She argued that while The Mail on Sunday investigation has exposed the horrific actions of African Parks Rangers in brutalizing the Baka people and facilitating the theft of the rainforest, Prince Harry has remained complicit in the mistreatment of innocent individuals. The spokesperson for Prince Harry's foundation, Archewell, stated that when the Duke became aware of the serious allegations, he immediately escalated them to the CEO and chairman of the board of African Parks.

However, critics argue that Prince Harry's action of escalating the issue to the CEO and chairman is not sufficient. They believe that Prince Harry, as a board member, should take direct responsibility and address the problem himself. Calls for a thorough investigation into African Parks and potential consequences for board members who were aware of the situation but failed to act have been made. There are concerns that the issue might be swept under the carpet, and accountability needs to be established.

The situation has caused outrage among villagers who accused Prince Harry's charity of prioritizing animals over people. Some sources claim that Prince Harry may be avoiding addressing the issue to protect the reputation of his charity. Critics also question his true intentions in Africa, suggesting that his involvement has been more for photo opportunities and attending glamorous events in the West, rather than genuine dedication to the African cause. The allegations have raised doubts about his planned trip to Africa and his commitment to the region.