human trafficking

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Israel moves to ban prostitution to combat human trafficking and abuse in historic move

Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced that the temporary law prohibiting the consumption of prostitution, introduced in July 2020, will now become permanent. 

Human trafficking soars amid crises, children 38% of victims, UN says

In 2022, the latest year for which data is widely available, the number of known victims worldwide rose to 25% above 2019's pre-pandemic levels.

By REUTERS
11/12/2024

Notorious human trafficker sanctioned by the UN killed in Western Libya

A notorious Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UNSC, was killed in Tripoli by unknown assailants, raising further questions amid Libya's ongoing turmoil and migrant crisis.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
04/09/2024

Romanian police raid Andrew Tates home amid investigation

Police raided Andrew Tate's home as part of a new investigation into human trafficking and money laundering, adding to previous charges he faces.

By REUTERS
21/08/2024

IOM reports 80,000 migrants voluntarily returned from Libya since 2015

The IOM's VHR program aims to provide a safe and dignified return for migrants stranded in Libya, addressing their immediate needs and helping them reintegrate into their home communities.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
22/05/2024

Portugal must 'pay costs' of slavery and colonial crimes, president says

Portugal's colonial era, during which countries including Angola, Mozambique, Brazil, Cape Verde and East Timor as well as parts of India were subjected to Portuguese rule.

By REUTERS
24/04/2024

Southeast Asia human trafficking now a global crisis, Interpol says

 Organized crime rings that fueled an "explosion" of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network

By REUTERS
27/03/2024

Smuggler kidnaps, imprisons Sri Lankan woman in apartment outside Jerusalem

The mother had called the police the day prior and explained that her daughter had been kidnapped by a man whom she knew.

Pornhub owner reaches deal with US prosecutors over sex trafficking ties

Aylo - whose brands also include YouPorn and Brazzers - knew that its proceeds from those websites stemmed from illegal activity, prosecutors said.

By REUTERS
21/12/2023

Cuba arrests 17 for trafficking young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Cuba earlier this week revealed authorities were working to "neutralize and dismantle" the network, which it said operated both on Cuban soil and in Russia.

By REUTERS
08/09/2023
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