A global framework for reparatory justice, outlining 18 points for fair compensation and return of cultural property, was adopted at a conference in Accra, Ghana. The strategy aims to address legacies of enslavement and colonialism through multilateral measures and dialogue.
The Baku Court of Serious Crimes has sentenced eight Russian citizens to prison terms ranging from three to four years for drug trafficking. They were detained last June during an operation targeting drug transit from Iran and cyber fraud.
Police in Ajmer, Rajasthan, arrested four individuals for allegedly trafficking a 14-year-old girl, selling her for marriage, and gang-raping her. The arrests were made under the 'Umang Abhiyan-VII' anti-human trafficking drive.
The US military killed three individuals after striking a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This operation, part of President Trump's campaign against alleged traffickers, has faced scrutiny over legality and effectiveness.
Caribbean leaders, led by Barbados PM Mia Mottley, have released an updated manifesto demanding reparations for slavery and genocide. The plan includes monetary compensation for gender-based violence and links climate justice to slavery reparations, asserting crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitations.
Ho Chi Minh police rescued a large number of cats from traffickers, prompting hundreds of cat owners to visit the police station to identify their lost pets, amidst Vietnam's legal but regulated cat and dog meat trade.
Steven Lyons, a prominent Scottish crime figure, has failed in his attempt to prevent extradition from the Netherlands to Spain. A court in Amsterdam ruled he must face drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crime charges.
Bolivia and the US have signed a new co-operation deal to combat drug trafficking, with the US providing up to $20m for training and equipment for Bolivian forces. This marks a thawing of relations after years of tension.
Bolivia and the US sign a cooperation agreement to combat drug trafficking, marking improved relations after 18 years. The US will provide up to $20m to train and equip Bolivian forces.
Vietnamese police rescued over 500 cats from a cat meat trafficking ring in Ho Chi Minh City, reuniting 40 with owners, amid ongoing efforts to end the country's cat meat trade.
Ghana is hosting a three-day conference in Accra, "Next Steps," bringing together over 80 countries to advance reparatory justice following a UN resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans a grave crime against humanity. The event aims to transform political momentum into concrete institutional commitments.
Activists in China are working covertly to help vulnerable women subjected to forced marriage and trafficking, operating in the shadows due to government crackdowns. The 'chained woman' incident in 2022 spurred a new wave of feminism focused on these issues, highlighting systemic failures despite official anti-trafficking efforts.
The US military struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing one suspected "narco-terrorist" and leaving two survivors. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking routes in Latin America.
Tamil Nadu PWD minister Aadhav Arjuna has issued a legal notice to former CM MK Stalin demanding an apology and Rs 1 crore in damages for allegedly portraying a drug trafficking mastermind as his relative. Arjuna denies any relation to John Britto, accused by the ED, and has given Stalin 48 hours to comply.
An Indian H-1B worker has sued his employer and boss in Texas, alleging labor trafficking, servitude, and forced labor. Rishikesh Raj Meesala claims he was forced to pay his employer nearly $100K to keep his job and avoid deportation, suffering mental anguish.
Victims of Cambodia's scam industry, many from African nations, are left stranded and vulnerable after a government crackdown on compounds. Despite rescues, many face homelessness, exploitation, and lack of support, struggling to return home.
A Nigerian court has convicted eleven Indian sailors for cocaine trafficking, sentencing them and fining their merchant vessel $5.3 million. The sailors were arrested six months ago for importing 31.5 kg of cocaine, and the conviction serves as a strong warning against drug smuggling.
Bùi Tiến Lực and five accomplices will face trial in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18 for organ trafficking and using forged documents. The group allegedly facilitated 28 kidney sales between 2019 and 2023, using fabricated personal documents to bypass hospital regulations.
South Korea and dozens of UN member states launched an informal group to combat technology-facilitated trafficking in persons. The initiative follows online scams that affected South Koreans in Cambodia, highlighting the need for international cooperation against digital exploitation.
European nations are witnessing a dangerous rise in drug trafficking, with cartels using advanced military weapons, many originating from the Ukraine conflict and sold on the black market. Spanish investigators report weekly seizures of modern military arms alongside cocaine, overwhelming local police.
Bawan Harwe, 28, an Iraqi national, has been jailed for 29 years for grooming, trafficking, and raping seven girls aged 12-16. His accomplice, Sharam Muhamadi, is on the run.
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee, addressing his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates stated he "never victimised anyone" and called his meetings with Epstein a "grave error in judgment."
An investigation by The New Yorker details allegations against Andrew and Tristan Tate for running a sex trafficking and exploitation ring in Romania, forcing women into producing pornographic content. The brothers deny the accusations, calling them politically motivated.
French President Emmanuel Macron's acknowledgment of 'reparations' for enslaved Africans marks a shift, yet avoids specifics on what reparations entail, highlighting the 'Africa exception' in global reparations where the West pays for lost 'property' but not for African persons.
