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Somalia: Charcoal export continues as Somalia bans its trade
Shabelle, 9 May 2018
The export of charcoal from Somalia has been banned, both by a 2012 United Nations Security Council resolution and by the Somali Government, due to its destructive effect Read more »
World Urged to Halt Charcoal Imports From Somalia
The government says apart from its environmental effects, illegal trade in charcoal is a key contributor to insecurity in the country, providing a major source of funding for militias, terrorist groups, and other actors linked to conflict.
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Authorities have said that proceeds from illegal logging and charcoal burning inside the Boni Forest are being used to fund Al-Shabaab, who are also benefiting from the sale of ... Read more »
