An Associated Press investigation uncovers ships believed to be carrying enslaved fishermen, many of whom may be Burmese.
Tag: slavery
Thai fish factories scaling down abuses: NGO
Following up on reports of poor working conditions in Thai fish factories, a Finnish NGO finds the situation improved, but problems persist for migrant workers.
Slavery charges sought against crew of migrant ship
The crew of a boat carrying more than 200 migrants that was intercepted by the Burmese navy last week have been remanded in detention.
Enslaved fishermen head home to Burma
The first group of Burmese migrants among those rescued from slavery on remote Indonesian islands are flown to Rangoon on a government-sponsored flight.
More than 450 rescued Burmese fishermen to get travel documents
Over 450 trafficked Burmese fisherman have been rescued from the Indonesian island of Benjina. Now, embassy officials are working for their repatriation.
Interview: Fisherman speaks of Benjina captivity
DVB speaks to Thet Swe Thint, a fisherman rescued from captivity on the Indonesian island of Benjina