Russia

Russia is a country located in Eastern Europe and northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by land area, covering over 6.6 million square miles. Russia has a population of over 144 million people, making it the ninth-most populous country in the world.

Russia has a diverse landscape, with a range of climates and topographies, including forests, mountains, and tundra. The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its art, literature, music, and architecture.

Russia has a mixed economy that includes both a strong industrial base and a significant agricultural sector. The country is a major producer of oil, natural gas, and other natural resources, and it is also a leader in the defense and aerospace industries.

Russia has a long and complex history, and it has played a significant role in international relations. It is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and is a major military and political power.

 

 

No safe harbour: lifting the lid on a misunderstood trafficking crime
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No safe harbour: lifting the lid on a misunderstood trafficking crime

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Harbouring is one of five actions that constitute an ‘act’ in the internationally recognised definition of human trafficking, and is often used by prosecutors and judges for convictions of this crime.

Harbouring Explained
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Harbouring Explained

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Vienna (Austria) 04 October 2021 – Victims of human trafficking are accommodated or forced to stay in locations prior to and during their exploitation or between periods of abuse. These settings can be in brothels, private homes, factories, farms, or fishing vessels. They are often dangerous, inhumane and unsanitary, and can be controlled by criminals…

The wicked problem of drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere
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The wicked problem of drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere

ByEyes on Trafficking News

How to address the ongoing threat of illegal drug use in the United States remains a persistent challenge. The activities of increasingly sophisticated transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) exacerbate that challenge for the whole of the Western Hemisphere. The incoming Biden administration should be especially wary of the likely inevitable growth of fentanyl shipment through maritime…