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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Joris BOLOMEY

Chad Rangers Battle To Protect Park From Poachers, Local Farmers

Rangers protect the national park in Chad from poachers and grazing livestock (Credit: AFP)

Between the orange trunks of the acacia trees in the Chad savannah, a herd of elephants move through Zah Soo National Park, under the watchful eye of one of the only humans allowed to witness the scene.

Established to protect the Sahel country's biodiversity from the threat of poaching and effects of agriculture, the park faces increasing criticism from local farmers who say it has affected their livelihoods.

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