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South Africa rescues 33 trafficking victims found in their homes

South Africa rescues 33 trafficking victims found in their homes

South African police have rescued 33 victims of suspected human trafficking after they were found cramped in a room in Benoni, Gauteng province. One suspect has been arrested in relation to the Sunday evening incident, the police said in a statement. It said KwaZulu-Natal detectives were investigating a trafficking syndicate, …

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Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians

Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians

Ghanaian authorities announced the repatriation of 21 victims of human trafficking, including children, to Nigeria after being rescued from a suspected gang in the capital, Accra. Authorities say the victims – aged between 15 and 20 – were sent home on Tuesday with the help of Nigerian authorities. Ghana’s Economic …

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