CITES Lifts Sanctions on Laos, Raising Concerns Over Wildlife Trafficking in Vietnam
The lifting of sanctions against Laos by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) has raised concerns about increased wildlife trafficking into Vietnam. This decision could impact biodiversity conservation across the region.
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