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November 14, 2016

Vietnam destroys huge ivory, rhino horn cache
Hanoi (AFP) Nov 12, 2016
Vietnam destroyed a huge stockpile of ivory and rhino horn Saturday, urging the public to stop consuming illegal wildlife products driving several species towards extinction. The ivory and rhino horn trade is officially banned in Vietnam, but its use in traditional medicine and for decoration remains widespread, especially among the communist country's growing elite. It is also a popular transit point for African ivory and rhino horn destined for neighbouring China, the main market for products ... read more

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