VANISHING POINT Criminality, Corruption and the Devastation of Tanzania’s Elephants: Reports the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).INTRODUCTION:
The devastating poaching crisis in Tanzania 25 years ago was characterised
by increased criminality, corruption, the proliferation of firearms, the failure of the judicial system and the perception that Tanzania was a sanctuary for criminals. Between 1977-87, Tanzania lost over 50,000 elephants, more than 50 per cent of its population. Full Report: The EIA reports a Vanishing Point.