Ciara Aucoin
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22 Apr 2019 / by Ciara Aucoin and Jihane Ben Yahia
Migrant smuggling and human trafficking from Libya to Europe: What does the media say?

Clearer media reporting on 'smuggling' and 'trafficking' create a better understanding of the migration crisis.
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02 Jul 2018 / by Ciara Aucoin
Analysing drug trafficking in East Africa: A media-monitoring approach

By analysing drug-related incidents reported in the media in three key East African nations over the past decade, this paper provides insights into drug trafficking in the region.
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31 May 2018 / by Ciara Aucoin and Edwin Hlase
Africa’s southern-bound migrants

While migration through North Africa receives much attention, many migrants face threats and challenges en route to the south.
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23 Mar 2018 / by Ciara Aucoin
Media constraints hamper responses to drug crime

Journalists are often unable to tell the full story of drug trafficking in East Africa.
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08 Mar 2018 / by Ciara Aucoin and Sumien Deetlefs
Tackling supply and demand in the rhino horn trade

Fresh responses are needed to curb the illicit trade in rhino horn.

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01 Mar 2018 / by Ciara Aucoin
Six trends in organised wildlife crime in Africa

On World Wildlife Day, we highlight some of the most significant developments.
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16 Feb 2018 / by Ciara Aucoin
Drug trafficking in East Africa: trends revealed by media reports

Media coverage provides insight on the types, quantities and destinations of drugs trafficked.
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01 Dec 2017 / by Ciara Aucoin
Better measures for better responses

Analysing transnational organised crime is inherently complex, but good data is crucial for good policy.

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23 Nov 2017 / by Ciara Aucoin and Omar S Mahmood
Cattle rustling on the rise across Africa

Cattle rustling is becoming increasingly violent and transnational, and requires more coordinated regional responses.
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11 Sep 2017 / by Ciara Aucoin and Zachary Donnenfeld
Guns, poison and horns: Organised wildlife crime in Southern Africa

Since 2010, wildlife crime in Southern Africa has increased exponentially. A new ENACT pilot study used media monitoring to track the phenomenon.
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05 Sep 2017 / by Ciara Aucoin
Wildlife crime: why diverse data will drive better responses

Beyond poaching and seizure statistics, other information is needed to tackle wildlife crime in Southern Africa.