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Ugandan Govt Gets Tough on Poachers

The government has moved to amend the 1996 Wildlife Act policy putting in place more punitive measures for those who will be caught poaching and trading in wildlife products.

Uganda: Poachers Face Tougher Fines

Observer, 29 January 2013

Following the review of the Wildlife policy for which consultations were concluded last year, Uganda intends to clear any grey areas in the wildlife legislation by moving to amend… Read more »

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Ziwa Rhino sanctuary in Uganda.

Uganda: Elephant Massacres Blamed on Religion

Independent (Kampala), 25 January 2013

The massacre of African elephants that have been going on in Africa for decades and have escalated to record levels over the last 30 years have been linked to religious practices… Read more »
Central Africa: Poaching Fuels Ugandan, Sudanese Militia

African Arguments, 14 January 2013

There are no final or totally verifiable figures for the numbers of elephants slaughtered for their ivory in 2012. Read more »
Uganda: How to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict in North

Observer, 6 January 2013

The recent disappearance of four poachers from Murchison Falls national park, and subsequent attempts by Nwoya district leaders to cut ties with the park, have shed light on the… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Accused of Executing Poachers

Observer, 27 November 2012

Soldiers deployed in Murchison Falls national park have been accused of carrying out extra-judicial killings of suspected poachers. Read more »

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UN Probes Ugandan Rebels For Poaching

The United Nations Security Council has called for an investigation into reports that rebels from the Lord’s Resistance Army are killing elephants and illegally trafficking ivory ... Read more »
- East Africa: Security Council Calls for Action on LRA-Related Poaching
- Uganda: Rebel Group Suspected of Ivory Poaching

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UN Probes Ugandan Rebels For Poaching

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