Historic Ban on Donkey Skin Trade in Africa
On 18th February, 2024, a monumental decision was reached by African Heads of State, declaring a ban on the trade in donkey skin, marking a significant step towards protecting donkeys across the continent.
Dar es Salaam Declaration Leading to Ban
- This ban stems from the Dar es Salaam declaration at the AU-IBAR Pan-African Donkey Conference in December 2022.
- It underscores the socio-economic importance of donkeys in Africa and calls for a 15-year ban on commercial donkey killing.
Concerns Raised Over Time
- Previous calls to action highlighted the threats posed by the donkey skin trade, including a 2020 pan-African animal conference and ....
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