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Environmentalist Odey Oyama

Aug 23, 2016

Nigerian conservationist receiving death threats – speak out for his safety!

Nigerian environmentalist Odey Oyama is receiving death threats for his opposition to Big Palm Oil and the planned Cross River superhighway.

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A swathe of forest is being cleared for the superhighway

Aug 2, 2016

Nigerian police harass Goldman Prize-winning conservationist

Nigeria’s police is increasing pressure on opponents of the planned superhighway through Ekuri Forest. “I am more resolved than ever,” says the coalition's leader, Odigha.

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Jun 30, 2016

Scales of more than 1,000 poached pangolins found

Hong Kong customs officials made a gruesome discovery onboard an incoming freighter: four tons of pangolin scales, with a street value of $1.25 million.

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Jun 27, 2016

Activists in danger after killing in Malaysia

Land rights activist Bill Kayong was killed in a drive-by shooting in broad daylight in Sarawak on June 21, sending shockwaves across the state.

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Jun 16, 2016

Justice for the people of Sierra Leone

The NGOs Green Scenery and Rainforest Rescue delivered a petition with 120,000 signatures to the government of Sierra Leone in a coordinated action.

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Feb 16, 2016

World Pangolin Day events in Berlin and Leipzig

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world. Join us in taking action to protect them on World Pangolin Day in Berlin and Leipzig, Germany.

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