Report says Tanzania key source of elephant ivory

Report says Tanzania key source of elephant ivory
The Standard Digital News
A significant portion of the 41.6 tonnes of illicit elephant tusks seized in 2013 came from Tanzania. A report released by Interpol's environmental Security Unit says the seizures represent an increase in the cases of elephant poaching throughout Africa.
More co-ordination needed to combat poaching, Interpol saysSabahi Online

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10 years ago

The Guardian

23 Dec

Elephant ivory smuggling 'kingpin' arrested in Tanzania

The Guardian
Elephant ivory smuggling 'kingpin' arrested in Tanzania
The Guardian
Feisal Mohamed Ali, bottom-right, has been arrested in Tanzania following an Interpol most-wanted list. Photograph: Interpol. AFP. Tuesday 23 December 2014 07.19 EST. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email · Share on LinkedIn · Share on ...
Kenyan On 'Most Wanted' List for Poaching Arrested, Feisal Ali Nabbed By ...The Star
Interpol arrests Kenyan businessman linked to ivory...

 

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Toronto Star

06 Nov

Report links Chinese to elephant poaching in Tanzania

Toronto Star
Report links Chinese to elephant poaching in Tanzania
Toronto Star
A new report accuses high-level Chinese delegations of being conduits in smuggling ivory out of Tanzania, contributing to the alarming decline in the African country's elephant population. It also details the time, money and effort spent by Chinese nationals in ...
Chinese President's Delegation Tied to Illegal Ivory Purchases During Africa VisitNew York Times (blog)
Tanzanian officials accused of conspiring in...

 

9 years ago

Mongabay.Com

06 Nov

Most wanted elephant poacher and ivory trafficker in Tanzania arrested

Mongabay.com
Most wanted elephant poacher and ivory trafficker in Tanzania arrested
Mongabay.com
Boniface Matthew Mariango, referred to by law enforcement officials as “The Devil,” has been arrested after a manhunt that lasted for over a year. Most wanted elephant poacher and ivory trafficker in Tanzania arrested · Published underCopyright. 0Shares.

 

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The Guardian

06 Nov

Chinese demand for ivory is devastating Tanzania's elephant population

The Guardian
Chinese demand for ivory is devastating Tanzania's elephant population
The Guardian
An ivory bust of Mao Zedong for sale in Guangzhou, China this year. Poaching by Chinese criminals is putting the future of Tanzania's elephants at risk, say the Environmental Investigation Agency. Photograph: STR/EPA. Adam Vaughan. Thursday 6 ...
Chinese officials allegedly smuggled ivory out of Tanzania on president Xi ...Quartz
Chinese Delegation Reportedly Bought So Much Illegal Ivory on Africa...

 

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Independent Online

08 Nov

Tanzania dismisses China ivory report

Independent Online
Tanzania dismisses China ivory report
Independent Online
Da es Salaam - Tanzanian officials on Friday dismissed allegations by an environmental activist group that Chinese diplomatic and military staff went on buying sprees for illegal ivory while on official visits to East Africa. The country's foreign minister said the ...
Tanzania dismisses China ivory claimsSBS
How China's ivory addiction explains the new world economyWashington Post (blog)
Tanzania denies ivory smuggled...

 

10 years ago

Business Standard

07 Nov

Tanzania dismisses China ivory buying spree report

The Irrawaddy News Magazine
Tanzania dismisses China ivory buying spree report
Business Standard
Tanzanian officials today dismissed allegations by an environmental activist group that Chinese diplomatic and military staff went on buying sprees for illegal ivory while on official visits to East Africa. The country's foreign minister said the report by the ...
How China's ivory addiction explains the new world economyWashington Post (blog)
Tanzania denies ivory smuggled during Chinese state...

 

10 years ago

South China Morning Post (Subscription)

09 Nov

Tanzania denies report of ivory binge by Chinese officials amid Xi Jinping visit

IPPmedia
Tanzania denies report of ivory binge by Chinese officials amid Xi Jinping visit
South China Morning Post (subscription)
Tanzanian officials dismissed allegations by environmental activists that Chinese diplomatic and military staff went on buying sprees for illegal ivory while on official visits to East Africa. The country's foreign minister said the report by the Britain-based ...
Q&A: Report Alleges Governments' Complicity in Tanzanian Elephant PoachingNational Geographic
Report:...

 

10 years ago

Daily News

01 May

Elephant population report 'misleading'

Elephant population report 'misleading'
Daily News
TANZANIA National Parks (Tanapa) has dismissed as unfounded reports by a UK based online News Network, claiming that the number of elephants has decreased in Ruaha National Park from 8,500 to 4,200. Tanapa's Head of Communications, Mr Paschal ...

 

10 years ago

Huffington Post

24 Jul

These Dogs Are Being Trained To Sniff Out Elephant Ivory

Huffington Post
These Dogs Are Being Trained To Sniff Out Elephant Ivory
Huffington Post
The African Wildlife Foundation has trained 10 dogs and 14 handlers to detect smuggled ivory at ports in Kenya and Tanzania. | Credit: African Wildlife Foundation Share on Pinterest. You need a special kind of dog to detect contraband. They need to be ...
Kenyan, Tanzanian rangers trained on ivory detectionShanghai Daily (subscription)

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