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Uganda's Forensics Lab: Turning Ivory Smugglers into Convicts, Protecting Wildlife

Uganda's UN-backed wildlife forensics laboratory is a game-changer in the fight against illegal ivory trade. By meticulously analyzing seized tusks, the lab provides irrefutable evidence that transforms busts into successful convictions, bolstering wildlife protection efforts across the continent.

AllAfrica - Latest·October 4, 2026AI-curated

[UN News] The package originated in Entebbe, Uganda, bound for Cairo, containing 10 kilograms of thumb-sized pieces that could have been either bone or elephant ivory.

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