Commentary Stories
A Kenyan Case in the “Bringing Down the Dragon” Template
The prosecution of Abdulrahman Mahmoud Sheikh and 8 others is examined against…
How Taveta Law Courts and illegal grazing bloated Kenya’s wildlife crime conviction rate
Kenya’s 90% wildlife crime conviction rate: a ladle of data, a generous…
Do Recent “Kidnappings” Suggest Unsubstantiated Rhino Poaching Report has Substance
Five recent "kidnappings" in Central Kenya may confirm anonymous reports of poached…
No Beacon Shining on this Mombasa Court Room
A March 2021 report, “Kenya a Beacon in Fighting Transnational Wildlife Crime”…
A Spectre of Corruption – The “Shetani” Ivory Case
The ivory trafficking case of "Shetani", profiled in documentary "The Ivory Game"…
The “Enterprise”, the Burundi stockpile, and other ivory behind the Extradition.
Moazu Kromah, Amara Cherif and Mansur Mohamed Surur are responsible for selling…
Legal Precedent or “Legal” Corruption – The Repatriation of Seized Ivory
In the spring of 2015, the conservation world was rocked by three…
Wildlife Crime – Recognizing Corruption in the Courtroom
Four or more criteria present in a “cartel” case indicates that someone…
Why Wildlife Traffickers are Escaping Justice
John M. Sellar OBE is an independent advisor in the fields of…