World News

Cambodia's trade in children

Geographic descriptors: Cambodia

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1705875.stm

Date of publication: 12 December, 2001

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It was the simple lure of money that almost led 17-year old Khuon Yam into a life of prostitution and exploitation.

China, Australia Share Bid to Curb Trafficing in Women, Children

Geographic descriptors: China

Source: http://www.china.org.cn/english/FR/32055.htm

Date of publication: May 3 2002

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China and Australia are sharing efforts to train Chinese policemen and women social workers to help in the fight against trafficking in women and children in China.

Human trafficking becomes attractive

Geographic descriptors: Bangladesh, South Asia

Source: nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/printer_16178.shtml

Date of publication: 11 February 2005

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Human trafficking in many countries, including Bangladesh, rivals illegal drug and arms trades because of its high profit and low penalty nature, according to experts.

27 babies recovered from trafficking gang

Geographic descriptors: China

Source: breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=149775782&p=y49776488

Date of publication: 18 July 2005

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Police have broken up a baby-trafficking gang in central China, arrested 28 people and recovered 27 babies, some of them just 10 days old.

143 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued

Geographic descriptors: Nigeria

Source: www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=34446

Date of publication: 28 November 2005

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143 Victims of Human Trafficking Rescued From Chuka Odittah in Abuja, 11.28.2005

The National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other Related offences (NAPTIP) said the agency has rescued 143 victims of trafficking in persons between July and now adding that victims from Edo, Kano, and Delta topped the list of most trafficked persons.

Vietnam-China trafficking on rise

Geographic descriptors: Vietnam-China

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4643110.stm

Date of publication: 24 January 2006

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The number of known cases of women and girls trafficked from Vietnam to China more than doubled last year, China's official Xinhua news agency has said.

'India is transit hub for human trafficking'

Geographic descriptors: India

Source: Date of publication: 23 June 2006

Abstract: http://news.monstersandcritics.com/india/article_1174876.php/India_is_transit_hub_for_human_trafficking

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS): India has become a key destination and transit hub for human trafficking from East Europe and other places, says a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sponsored study released here Thursday.

Human Organ Trafficking Threatens Donation Schemes

Geographic descriptors: Worldwide

Source: www.javno.com/en/lifestyle/clanak.php?id=32026

Date of publication: 02 April 2007

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Illegal trafficking of human organs from poor to rich countries threatens to undermine donation programmes in industrialized states and worsen a growing shortage, transplant experts said on Monday.

'Help us, protect us,' children tell SAARC leaders

Geographic descriptors: South Asia

Source: www.indianmuslims.info/news/2007/april/03/india_news/help_us_protect_us_children_tell_saarc_leaders.html

Date of publication: 03 April 2007

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New Delhi, April 3 (IANS): Nearly 300 children who have had to work or been victims of abuse Tuesday marched to the venue of the ongoing 14th SAARC Summit here to highlight the issue of cross-border child trafficking.

UN Taps African Religious Leaders in Fight Against Human Trafficking

Geographic descriptors: United Nations

Source: www.voanews.com/english/2007-04-05-voa35.cfm

Date of publication: 05 April 2007

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The United Nations is seeking to enlist religious groups in Africa in the war against human trafficking. The head of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime announced the initiative during a visit to South Africa.

Cabinet approves committee to combat human trafficking

Geographic descriptors: United Arab Emirates

Source: www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10117053.html

Date of publication: 09 April 2007

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Abu Dhabi: The Cabinet yesterday approved the setting up of a National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking as part of the UAE's efforts to tackle the menace.

Norwegian charged with child trafficking

Geographic descriptors: Norway

Source: www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1743774.ece

Date of publication: 18 April 2007

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A 47-year-old Oslo man has been charged with trafficking and sexual abuse of children. The man has looked for young Thai boys before traveling to Thailand.

Chinese police free 450 slave workers

Geographic descriptors: China

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianweekly/outlook/story/0,,2107424,00.html

Date of publication: June 22 2007

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More than 450 slave workers - many of them maimed, burned and mentally scarred - have been rescued from Chinese brick factories in an investigation into illegal labour camps.

MTV launches anti-human trafficking campaign

Geographic descriptors: India

Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1114507

Date of publication: August 09 2007

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MUMBAI: MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom and the MTV Europe Foundation, a registered UK charity has announced the launch of MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) across Asia and the Pacific.