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Saudi asylum case prods reform of tough refugee policy
AFP, Published on 21/01/2019
» On a television set in a grim, overcrowded Bangkok detention centre refugees closely followed Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Ms Qunun's quest for resettlement, as the 18-year-old asylum-seeker's case spurred hopes of a major policy turn from Thailand -- a country that does not recognise refugees.
China to ban ivory trade by end of 2017
AFP, Published on 31/12/2016
» China will ban all domestic ivory trade and processing by the end of 2017 in a move hailed by activists as a "game changer" for African elephants.
Fate of Africa's rhino, elephants to dominate wildlife meet
AFP, Published on 22/09/2016
» JOHANNESBURG - Global conservationists and policymakers meet in South Africa from Saturday to chart a way forward in the fight against escalating wildlife trafficking that could drive some species to extinction.
World governments urge end to domestic ivory markets
AFP, Published on 11/09/2016
» MIAMI - In a bid to stop the killing of elephants for their tusks, world governments voted at a major conservation conference to urge the closure of all domestic ivory markets.
Exotic animals from Italy's underworld get second chance
AFP, Published on 14/06/2016
» ROME - In ancient Rome, they would have been pitted against gladiators or served up at banquets.
Japan abetting illegal ivory trade, say conservationists
AFP, Published on 09/06/2016
» TOKYO - Conservation activists on Thursday showed undercover video they say suggests that a "huge loophole" in Japanese law enforcement is hindering efforts to rein in illegal ivory trading.
Malaysia destroys huge ivory trove
AFP, Published on 14/04/2016
» PORT DICKSON (MALAYSIA) - Malaysia has destroyed 9.5 tonnes of elephant ivory it seized over the years, which authorities hope will help deter smugglers who have long used the country as a trans-shipment point.
Ivory trafficking in Africa controlled by 'powerful few'
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - Ivory trafficking in Africa, which threatens the survival of the species, is highly concentrated in a few geographic hotspots and controlled by a powerful few, say scientists who use DNA analysis to track the illegal wildlife trade.
Rhino horns, elephant tusks seized in Vietnam
AFP, Published on 14/08/2015
» HANOI - Police in Vietnam have seized more than 700 kilograms (1,500 pounds) of rhino horns and elephant tusks believed to have originated from Mozambique, state media said Friday.
Singapore makes big ivory seizure
AFP, Published on 19/05/2015
» SINGAPORE - Singapore authorities seized the biggest illegal shipment of ivory and other exotic animal parts in more than a decade on Tuesday, with the haul from Kenya worth an estimated Sg$8 million (US$6 million).