Namibia loses 17 rhinos, 2 elephants to poaching since January

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WINDHOEK, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has lost 17 rhinos and two elephants to poaching since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said Tuesday.

Ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the country is winning the fight against poaching.

"Namibia has seen a tremendous drop in poaching cases over the years. This is proof that the different measures that the country has employed to curb poaching are working," Muyunda said.

Namibia has recorded a drastic drop in poaching cases in the past three years.

According to official statistics, last year, the country recorded 59 poaching cases, while in 2018, the country recorded 105 poaching cases. Enditem

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