US praises Thailand for crushing
THE United States has the applauded Thai government's action - working with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and international partners - in destroying 2.1 tonnes of confiscated ivory.
The government joined the United States and other nations in crushing and burning the ivory and trafficked wildlife items. According to the US Embassy in Bangkok, the action sent a clear message that the illicit commerce that fuels the slaughter of protected species such as elephants had no place in the world.
“This event in Bangkok along with ongoing efforts (such as strengthening protection of African elephants under Thai law and tightening regulations on the ivory sale) signalled the government’s commitment to ending a global challenge of wildlife trafficking,” the embassy said.
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