Forced labour flourishes in post-conflict Arakan state
Forced labour continues to be an immense problem among the Rohingya population in Arakan state and has even increased in certain areas with the influx of Burmese troops after the summer’s riots
Human trafficking remains big problem: report
The Burmese government has failed to take adequate steps to address human trafficking, especially in conflict-affected territories such as Kachin state, despite making progress in some areas
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Teenager ‘tortured, forced into sex trade’
International Labour Organisation receives case of 17-year-old girl forced by aunt to sleep with up to 10 clients each day
Underworld
Migrant labourers play a pivotal role in Thailand’s economy, yet regularly suffer abuse and are denied the workplace rights afforded to Thai nationals. A poll in July by the International[…]
