The United States on Thursday placed Burma on its list of worst offenders of human trafficking and accused it of using child soldiers amid global criticism over human rights abuses…
Category: Human Trafficking
Trafficked to China to marry, a Burmese woman hopes to save others from same fate
While May Khine Oo’s tale of being trafficked into marriage is not uncommon, what is unusual is her determination to go public with her story to stop other young girls…
Thailand should leave ‘no stone unturned’ after 62 found guilty of trafficking
More needs to be done to ensure that human traffickers are brought to justice and Rohingya migrants are protected, rights groups said on Thursday, after a trial in which 62…
Thai judge hands down at least 21 guilty verdicts in major trafficking trial
A judge handing down verdicts in Thailand’s biggest human trafficking trial on Wednesday had announced 21 guilty verdicts by mid-morning from 103 defendants, with judgments expected to last late into…
US lists China among worst for human trafficking; Burma said to improve
The United States places China on its global list of the worst offenders in human trafficking, while Burma is upgraded to the Tier 2 Watch List of nations deserving special…
Despite crackdown, people-smuggling across Thai-Burma border has risen
People smuggling across the border from Burma to Thailand is on the rise despite a crackdown by authorities in both countries that has made it more expensive and dangerous, Thai…