{"id":16999,"date":"2022-11-16T12:16:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T12:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/intelligence-prompt-to-up-their-game"},"modified":"2022-11-16T16:11:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T16:11:08","slug":"intelligence-prompt-to-up-their-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/intelligence-prompt-to-up-their-game","title":{"rendered":"Intelligence Prompt to up their Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>An Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) report on Botswana rhinos has called the country\u2019s intelligence community to up their game in the fight against poaching.<\/b><\/p>\n

The report advises intelligence agencies to prioritise implementation of intelligence-led investigations into the organised criminal groups involved in the poaching and trafficking of Botswana\u2019s rhinos and elephants.<\/p>\n

Transit countries and consumer countries<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cSuch investigations should be conducted jointly with other rhino range states, transit countries and consumer countries to share information and expertise in order to improve chances for success and maximum impact,\u201d says the released recently report.<\/p>\n

It recommends that the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes should be tasked to investigate allegations of corruption that have been made against government agencies responsible for conducting anti-poaching and anti-wildlife trafficking operations and investigations and take any action deemed appropriate to eliminate any elements of corruption that may be uncovered.<\/p>\n

The results of such an investigation, the report adds, should be made available to the public.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral of the government agencies tasked with implementing anti-poaching activities and conducting law enforcement investigations into the wildlife trafficking networks involved in the poaching and illegal trade in Botswana\u2019s wildlife have faced allegations of corruption, including reports of a suspicion that military and intelligence officials are conniving with (the poachers),\u201d the report states.<\/p>\n

Another recommendation made in the report is that the Department of Wildlife and National Parks should institute quarterly updates on the status of rhinos in Botswana.<\/p>\n

Regular updates<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cSuch updates should include, at a minimum, population estimates, poaching data, major conservation management activities (e.g. dehorning, translocations, etc.), and information on law enforcement interventions (e.g. prosecutions, convictions, seizures, etc.),\u201d says the report.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese updates should be provided in person by the Director of the DWNP and be open to media to provide opportunities for follow-up questions and to maximise transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. An Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) report on Botswana rhinos has called the country\u2019s intelligence community to up their game in the fight against poaching. The report advises intelligence agencies to prioritise implementation of intelligence-led investigations into the organised criminal groups involved in the poaching and trafficking of Botswana\u2019s rhinos and elephants. 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