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Analysis of Wildlife Court Cases in Cameroon
January 2010 – December 2022

Published 1 November 2023

Case For Improvement: Enhancing Prosecutions For Wild Species Crime In Cameroon

A series of studies examining 675 wildlife crime cases sent to Cameroon’s courts between January 2010 and December 2022 have identified several significant gaps that must be addressed to ensure the effective prosecution and identification of criminals and wider crime networks.

Analysis of Wildlife Court Cases in Cameroon: Jan 2010 – Dec 2022

Report author(s):
TRAFFIC

Publication date:
November 2023


Notes:

  1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Analysis of Wildlife Court Cases in Cameroon, January 2010 – December 2022, was funded by the US Government through the United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).


About Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL):

Funded by the United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The opinions, finds and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.

The mission of INL is to minimise the impact of international crime, such as money laundering and criminal gangs, and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing practical foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. Visit the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)'s website.