Comments on: How can Vietnam auction siezed ivory from Tanzania?

By: Baraza » 1 ton of ivory from Uganda seized in Thailand

Baraza » 1 ton of ivory from Uganda seized in Thailand — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:06:07 +0000

[...] seized in Bangkok, it’ is said to have come from Uganda. Of course this, like the 6 tons of ivory from Tanzania seized in Vietnam, is unlikely to be of Ugandan (or Tanzanian) [...]

By: Baraza » Tanzania investigates Vietnam ivory seizure

Baraza » Tanzania investigates Vietnam ivory seizure — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:00:09 +0000

[...] reported on this seizure and the surprising lack of concern by Tanzania that Vietnam was about to auction seized ivory that was smuggled from Tanzania. Now Tanzania seems to have woken up …lets hope we find out [...]

By: Baraza » Elephant killings and ivory trade alarm bells

Baraza » Elephant killings and ivory trade alarm bells — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:25:37 +0000

[...] 2008 Vietnam seize over 7 tons of ivory from Tanzania and plans to auction it. Why is nobody questioning [...]

By: sheryl, washington, dc

sheryl, washington, dc — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:05:50 +0000

This is incredible. It’s international lawlessness and no one seems to care! Who’s going to perform genetic tests on the ivory? the Vietnamese who smuggled it out illegally? Why isn’t CITES stepping in to make these countries follow the law? It’s so frustrating and so wrong!