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Contrary to popular belief, Yemen is not a factor in today’s illegal rhino horn trade.
Although Yemen was once the primary destination for illegal rhino horn from Africa, today that distinction belongs to the traditional medicine markets of China and Vietnam.
Once the largest importer of illegal rhino horn for use in ceremonial dagger handles, Yemen is no longer considered a driving force in the current rhino poaching crisis.
While demand for illegal rhino horn in Asia surges and threatens to undermine decades of conservation efforts, the market for illegal rhino horn in Yemen has decreased sharply.
