Human Trafficking

California man pleads not guilty to trafficking 14-year-old

Brandon Holguin, a 26-year-old California man, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to additional charges including human trafficking and child abuse after allegedly forcing a 14-year-old to sell clothes online while under the influence of drugs.

Eleven convicted of illegal human smuggling over 4 billion birr

April 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Ethiopia's Federal High Court Lideta Branch convicted 11 individuals of smuggling over 3,887 people illegally for personal profit exceeding 4 billion birr. The court detailed their operations across Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, and Libya. Victims were transported to Europe with false job promises.

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Kimani Ichung'wah lists Kenyan agencies involved in Russia-Ukraine recruitment

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Colorado bill seeks to fully legalize prostitution

Naptip rescues seven young women in Kano

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued seven young women suspected to be victims of human trafficking in Kano. The women were bound for Iraq. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat trafficking in the region.

Expert explains persistence of bonded labour in India after 50 years

February 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Fifty years after the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act of 1976, only around 3 lakh people have been rehabilitated, despite persistent exploitation in informal sectors. Dr. Tina Kuriakose Jacob highlights structural barriers, caste-based vulnerabilities, and gaps in the justice system. She discusses overlaps with new laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita while emphasizing the need for better implementation.

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