Contrary to what most people may believe, the annual dog meat festival in Guangxi Zhuang, China, that celebrated the local tradition of eating dog meat on the summer solstice on Saturday, was illegal says Chinese…
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Human trafficking: I dreamed of a better life (3)
By Shreya Karia STATISTICS: 2.4 million young people trapped in the illicit world of Human Trafficking 50% of trafficked victims are children Hands Tied Lyndsey’s tale reveals the stark facts of the matter. 80% of…
Global pact adopted to curb illicit tobacco trade
More than 170 countries Monday adopted what World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Margaret Chan called a “game-changing” global pact to combat the illegal tobacco trade. The treaty envisages an international tracking system which aims to…