On April 2, Malawi’s planned destruction of its ivory stockpile was postponed: a decision that caused heated debate. Social media and online chat forums set alight, with calls to cash in on the “millions” that Malawi could make from selling its ivory. But, quite simply, the ivory in question is worth nothing to Malawi. To be sold, it would have to be laundered illegally, breaking international law.
Link: National Geographic