There is a stretch of water between Myanmar, Bangladesh and Thailand where the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and the interests of Iran’s “Shadow Fleet” converge. The Andaman Sea is no longer just a migratory route; it has evolved into a lethal criminal ecosystem. Here, invisibility is a deliberate strategy used to move both human lives and … Read more
Archyde A United Kingdom judge on Thursday sentenced a mother of ten to 13 years in prison for forcing a vulnerable woman into more than two decades of servitude, a case… You can read the full story here: UK “House Slave” Case: Mother-of-10 Jailed 13 Years. Source link
Following the rescue of 13 young women in Flores, the Church in Indonesia is doubling down in its efforts to combat human trafficking. By Fr. Kasmir Nema, SVD The Catholic Church in Flores, eastern Indonesia, has intensified its efforts to combat human trafficking following the rescue of 13 young women who allegedly suffered exploitation at … Read more
JAKARTA: Police in Bengkalis regency, Riau, arrested two suspects recently for alleged human trafficking and immigration violations. Bengkalis Police chief spokesman First Adj. Insp. Juliandi Barzah said on Wednesday (Feb 11) that the case started with a police report on alleged illegal sheltering of Indonesian migrant workers in Senggoro village, Bengkalis district. “Two suspects were … Read more
Spanish prosecutors dismiss sex abuse case against Julio Iglesias The JournalView Full coverage on Google News Source link
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias faces inquiry into sexual assault and human trafficking allegations The Journal Spanish probe into allegations against Julio Iglesias RTE.ie Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations BBC Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexually abusing two women The Independent Inquiry launched into Latin pop legend Julio Iglesias over allegations of sexual assault Sky … Read more
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) ordered the relief of seven personnel suspected to be involved in the illegal exit of at least 200 Filipinos, who were recently rescued in Myanmar after allegedly falling victim to human trafficking. Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said the BI personnel were assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals 1 … Read more
BANGKOK, March 23 — The Thai government is tightening its border security in response to the growing threat of transnational crimes like human trafficking and online scams. Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, who also chairs the National Security Council, noted that call centre scam operations are shifting from Myawaddy in Myanmar to Cambodia and Vietnam, The … Read more
he government repatriated on Tuesday 400 citizens who had been trafficked to Myanmar, following a rescue mission described as particularly challenging because it focused on the rebel-controlled region of Myawaddy. Another 154 Indonesians were awaiting repatriation and were scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “There were many factions with … Read more
he government is exploring the possibility of lifting its moratorium on sending migrant workers to Saudi Arabia following a meeting between Migrant Worker Protection Minister Abdul Kadir Karding and President Prabowo Subianto on Friday. The plan to lift the moratorium was one of two topics discussed during the meeting, the minister said. “One of the … Read more