Vietnam's Weak Prosecution Undermines Tiger Trafficking Fight: Report
Nearly half of tiger poaching and trafficking arrests and seizures in Southeast Asia do not result in convictions, a report reveals. While Vietnam and Indonesia show high numbers of cases, their weak prosecution undermines efforts to curb the lucrative illegal industry, with experts calling for stronger enforcement.
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