President Adama Barrow faced criticism from conservation organizations after hunters reportedly killed a crocodile and brought it to a campaign stop in Sandu Kuraw. The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice and Their Voice Must Be Heard accused authorities of violating wildlife protection statutes and international biodiversity agreements, demanding prosecution of those responsible for the incident and a similar episode involving a hippopotamus.
The National People's Party denied that Barrow accepted the animal, stating security personnel turned away hunters before the head of state arrived at the venue. Rights advocates argued the episodes contradict national conservation obligations and could encourage exploitation of protected species while the country pursues environmental financing abroad. Organizations urged international partners to monitor such violations and assess whether donor support should continue if similar breaches occur.
The National People's Party denied that Barrow accepted the animal, stating security personnel turned away hunters before the head of state arrived at the venue. Rights advocates argued the episodes contradict national conservation obligations and could encourage exploitation of protected species while the country pursues environmental financing abroad. Organizations urged international partners to monitor such violations and assess whether donor support should continue if similar breaches occur.
