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In the serene yet bustling market town of Eldama Ravine, a shadowy event has thrust its local police force into the global spotlight. At the intersection of highways, where the vibrance of everyday life meets the concerns of the unforeseen, law enforcement officers have embarked on an investigation that has left many pondering — are they witnessing the unearthing of a human trafficking network? Recently, law enforcement officers intercepted a vehicle, a Toyota Hiace, packed with 20 women journeying under suspect…

Riyadh: The Complex Web of Justice in Saudi Arabia In the austere city of Najran, Saudi Arabia, the echoes of justice reverberated with a somber note on Sunday. Mohamed Nur Hussein, a Somali native, faced the nation's unyielding justice system, accused of smuggling hashish. The verdict, carried out by beheading, garners both awe and consternation. Is it ever fully possible to comprehend the depth of such legal finality? Hussein’s family, cloaked in grief and disbelief, alleges a litany of…

R. Kelly's recent legal battle reached a significant juncture as a federal appeals court reaffirmed his racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, alongside a substantial 30-year prison sentence. In a decisive ruling, the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Manhattan, underscored the disturbing reality that the singer, renowned for his musical talents, had leveraged his celebrity status to perpetrate heinous acts against young women and girls. The three-judge panel delivered their verdict on Wednesday after months…

Police headquarters in the lively Italian city of Crotone | Photo: ARCHIVE/ANSA/GIUSEPPE PIPITA Deep in the heart of southern Italy, the police in Crotone scored a significant victory, clamping down on a sinister underworld network. They nabbed the alleged kingpin of a notorious human trafficking syndicate, the footprint of which has left French authorities reeling. The story reads almost like a crime thriller. A 42-year-old Nigerian, cloaked in mystery and infamy, was brought in by the Italian police. Known by the…

Everyone loves a good underdog story, and North Western State of Somalia might just be crafting one of its own. Imagine the scene: a nation rising to a perilous challenge, determined to scrub its streets clean of the whispers of narcotics that threaten to spiral into a roaring chaos. Over in North Western State of Somalia, the government isn’t just making noise about tackling drug trafficking. It’s rolling up its sleeves and launching a three-week nationwide crackdown with more than just brawn—this operation blends…

In the past nine years, Angola has reported a concerning 200 instances of human trafficking. Ana Celeste Januário, the Secretary of State for Human Rights and Citizenship, shared these alarming statistics during a thematic meeting in Luanda focused on the Program for the Promotion of Human Rights. Januário highlighted that the provinces particularly beset by this grave issue include primarily border regions as well as the capital, Luanda. She strongly encouraged citizens to follow established laws and engage in commerce…

Tiktok influencer to appeal 10-year trafficking sentence in Cairo CAIRO, EGYPT | A top Egyptian influencer from Tiktok will appeal a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted of human trafficking, in the latest twist that would see the victim exhaust all possible channels of justice in the South African country. North. Haneen Hossam, 20, fought with authorities in Cairo after being found…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - At least 27 people have been arrested in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, for human trafficking offenses, police said, in what would have been a well-coordinated network that includes even more criminals. Police spokesperson Sadiq Aden Doodishe told reporters that 27 people, including two women, have since been arrested and are all awaiting trial for human trafficking offenses. The arrests, he added, were made between June 8 and to date, with suspects recording various statements about the cases. A…

Heroin, cocaine, cannabis, but also more recently synthetic cannabis and methamphetamine: drug trafficking and consumption are increasing and diversifying in the Indian Ocean, especially in Madagascar, the Seychelles and Mauritius. The NGO's global initiative against cross-border organized crime has been researched and published…

Diplomatic passports stamped with Guinea's Bissauvendu's official stamp for French employers, economists or consultants from a Parisian building. This reveals a Liberation survey. He followed in the footsteps of several men who benefited from this market. It is by investigating former police officers or soldiers who have…