Ten undernourished cheetah cubs rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland; two traders arrested.

Ten undernourished cheetah cubs, destined for the illegal pet trade, were rescued from captivity in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. The cubs, found in poor health, are now being cared for at a rescue center. Two individuals involved in the trade were arrested. Somaliland acts as a major transit hub for wildlife trafficking, with cheetahs and leopards often smuggled to Gulf countries. Conservationists warn of the impact this trade has on African ecosystems.