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Migrant smuggling and human trafficking – The Nation
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Migrant smuggling and human trafficking – The Nation

Unemployment and extreme pov­erty in various countries have made many millions of men, women, and children vulnerable to traf­ficking and smuggling. Spurred by the twin crises of rising in­flation and unemployment, scores of Pakistanis are cross­ing national borders through illegal routes. They are even­tually victimised by people who exploit their poverty and helplessness. Due to…

For Indian Girls, 'Every Case of Trafficking Is a Failed Revolution' – The Diplomat
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For Indian Girls, 'Every Case of Trafficking Is a Failed Revolution' – The Diplomat

Human trafficking, an issue affecting mainly women and girls, is deeply rooted in India. Although it is difficult to measure the exact scale of the issue due to its hidden and illegal nature, thousands of women and girls are trafficked through the country every year, according to government statistics. There are many forms of human…