Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Campaign Group Says Illegal Ivory Trade Breezes Past EU Law

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In spite of a ban, illegal ivory trading is still flourishing in the European Union, as traders use a loophole allowing for the exchange of very old pieces, an Oxford University study sponsored by a campaign group found. European law allows ivory obtained prior to 1947 to be traded freely. Ivory obtained after 1947 but before 1990 can be sold with a government certificate, while selling ivory obtained after the global ivory trade was banned is illegal. Campaign organization Avaaz...

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