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Sebastian Strangio is a journalist and author focusing on Southeast Asia. Since 2008, his reporting from across the region has appeared in more than 30 leading publications in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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Myanmar’s wildlife trafficking hotspot
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Sebastian Strangio
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Jun 19, 2014
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Mong La has become a hub for gambling, prostitution and illegal animal products like ivory and tiger bones.
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