Jump to navigation

Vol 3 (AAC) No 9

Published 1st July 2010


A whale's tale

Tokyo has been caught trying to bribe African countries to gain support in its quest to overturn an international ban on commercial whaling

National pride comes before a fall. Reports that Tokyo has routinely bribed at least six African countries to vote in support of its whaling policy have embarrassed the Japanese government. This follows the 21-25 June meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Agadir, Morrocco, which ended in deadlock, thus allowing the hunting of the endangered species to continue.

End of preview - This article contains approximately 862 words.

End of preview

Subscribers: Log in now to read the complete article.

Account Holders: Log in now and use your Account Credit to buy this article. No Credit? Top up your Account now.


If you are logged in, but still cannot access the full text of this article, email customer services or telephone us on +44(0)1638 743633.