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Controversial proposal to sell 100 000kg ivory stockpile shelved

adintino — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:56:01 +0000

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Fri, 12/21/2012

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Reports today suggest that Tanzania has decided to withdraw its controversial proposal to sell over 100 000kg of ivory to China and Japan. The proposal was due to be debated in March at the next CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species) meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.

German Government Commits to Enhancing Elephant Protection

adintino — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:45:32 +0000

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Thu, 11/29/2012

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Today the German Bundestag voted by a large majority in favor of a cross-party resolution for improving the protection of elephants. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW – www.ifaw.org) has long demanded such a resolution due to the escalation of poaching in some African countries. It also sends an important signal to the EU, particularly in connection with the conference March 2013 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), where crucial decisions concerning elephants are planned.

Second Giant Ivory Bust in Hong Kong

adintino — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:01:21 +0000

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Fri, 11/16/2012

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Today’s giant 1,3 tonne ivory seizure in Hong Kong raises the tally of contraband ivory confiscated in the Chinese city to over five tonnes – in less than four weeks.

On 20 October Hong Kong officials seized a record smashing 3,81 tonnes of ivory, the largest worldwide in two years. The ivory was shipped from Kenya and Tanzania.

East Africa a Clearing House for Illegal Ivory

adintino — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:36:10 +0000

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Thu, 11/15/2012

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Three record-sized ivory confiscations in just three weeks, has put a further dent in East Africa’s growing image as a clearing house for the bloody illegal ivory trade.

Hong Kong Ivory Seizure Smashes Deadly Records for Elephants

adintino — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:00:35 +0000

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Mon, 10/22/2012

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The seizure of a record-smashing 3,81 tonnes of illegal ivory in Hong Kong on Saturday – the largest ever in China and the largest worldwide in two years - makes the past 24 months among the deadliest for elephants in recent time.

Hong Kong officials announced yesterday they had intercepted almost four tonnes (8,400 lbs) of ivory in containers aboard ships from Tanzania and Kenya. The consignments were marked “plastic scrap” and “rose coco” beans (more familiarly known as borlotti beans).

Wildlife Traffickers put on Notice as Ethiopian Crime Busters undergo Training

adintino — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:40:49 +0000

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Mon, 09/17/2012

More than 35 Ethiopian law enforcement professionals are attending a training workshop to improve their capacity and ability to more effectively fight illegal wildlife trade. The national training workshop is specially designed for officers working at the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority at Ethiopian borders and International Airports, Defence Force, Federal Police Crime Investigation Sector, INTERPOL, National Central Bureau (NCB) Addis Ababa, Federal First Instance Court and Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA)