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news.google.comHundreds of Iraqi Kurdish Migrants Kidnapped, Tortured and Threatened With Organ Removal in Libya
More than 300 young men from Iraqi Kurdistan faced threats of forced organ removal after a payment dispute with a people smuggler. One hostage has died.
jpost.comCzech Police Charge Four People and One Legal Entity in Human Trafficking Case
Police filed charges alleging that young women were coerced into producing erotic content for OnlyFans and other platforms. The case involves four individuals and one legal entity.
msnbc.comTexas Man Extradited from Panama on Sex Trafficking Charges
A Cuban national living in Texas was returned from Panama to face federal charges that he lured four Cuban women into commercial sex work. The Justice Department announced the extradition on Sunday.
Australia Sees Rise in Exit Trafficking Reports Among Migrant Women
Advocates report increasing cases of exit trafficking involving temporary visa holders. The Department of Home Affairs states it can assist victims through its Human Trafficking Visa Framework.
nypost.comEmails Show Jeffrey Epstein Leveraged International Peace Institute and Gates Foundation Ties
Emails released by the Department of Justice earlier this year detail how Jeffrey Epstein used connections to the International Peace Institute and the Gates Foundation to offer jobs and visa recommendations to women in his orbit. One former assistant described being presented wi…
Japan TimesIndonesian Police Detain Six Japanese Nationals in Surabaya Fraud Investigation
Surabaya authorities announced Friday the detention of foreign nationals including six Japanese citizens suspected of fraud involving impersonation of police officers. The case emerged after the Japanese Consulate-General reported suspicions that two Japanese nationals had been k…
Jeffrey Epstein Facilitated Gates Foundation Funding and Assistant Placements at International Peace Institute
Svetlana Pozhidaeva, 31 in September 2015 and an assistant to Jeffrey Epstein for about five years, attended a pandemic preparedness conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva while wearing a dress Epstein bought her in Paris. Epstein introduced the International Peace Instit…
swissinfo.chUK Records 23,000 Modern Slavery Referrals in 2025, Up 22% from Prior Year
The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner released a report showing over 23,000 potential modern slavery victims were referred in 2025, a 22 percent increase from the prior year and the highest number recorded. The report highlights rising exploitation within the UK, driven by fa…
BBC NewsUK Modern Slavery Referrals Reach Record 23,000 in 2025, Up 22%
The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner released a report detailing a 22 percent rise in potential modern slavery victims referred in 2025, the highest number ever recorded. More than a fifth were from the UK, with significant groups from Eritrea and Vietnam. The report highlig…
channel4.comUK Modern Slavery Referrals Reach Record 23,000 in 2025, Up 22% from Prior Year
An independent report published on Monday highlighted a 22% rise in referrals of potential modern slavery victims in Britain last year, marking the highest number ever recorded. The document warns that cost of living pressures and emerging technologies are fueling increased explo…
АрміяInform / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Hub
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Tuapse port for the fourth time in 16 days, causing fires and environmental damage. Russian forces launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. Officials in Peru are investigating a network trafficking…
Al JazeeraUkrainian Drones Strike Russian Port of Tuapse; Peru Investigates Alleged Recruitment of Citizens for Russia's War in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Black Sea oil hub of Tuapse again, exacerbating environmental damage, amid a massive Russian drone assault on Ukraine. Peru launched an investigation into a network allegedly trafficking citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Separately, Preside…
redpepper.org.ukMigrants Challenge UK Government's Deportation Policy in High Court
Six migrants have filed legal challenges against the UK government's one-in, one-out migration deal with France, claiming it violates human rights laws. The case focuses on changes to modern slavery guidance that restrict appeals before deportation. A ruling in their favor could…
WiredUK Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee for Crypto Scams and Human Trafficking; Telegram Continues Hosting
The UK government sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee in late March 2026 for facilitating crypto scams and human trafficking. Telegram has not removed the black market's accounts despite the sanctions. The platform has hosted the service for over three years, enabling billions in transact…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBrazil Adds BYD to Registry of Employers Linked to Slavery-Like Conditions for Workers
Brazil's Ministry of Labor added Chinese automaker BYD to a registry of employers associated with slavery-like working conditions. The action follows allegations of human trafficking and abusive contracts involving Chinese workers at BYD's operations in Brazil. The registry lists…