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Iraq: wildlife trafficking in Baghdad
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The white lion, an endangered animal, can be bought illegally on the Baghdad market for the sum of 4,000 euros.
© Getty Images/Marie-Ange Ostré
By: Lucile Wassermann Follow
After decades of war, Iraq has gradually become an environment conducive to all kinds of trafficking.
We know well that of weapons or drugs, but less that of wild animals.
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The Middle East is now considered a privileged place for this traffic, which ranks 4th among the most lucrative illicit activities in the world.
Meeting with players in this trade to understand how it works.
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