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.

 

 

NAPTIP Busts Child Trafficking Gang In Akwa Ibom, Rescues 12 Children – KOKO TV Nigeria
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NAPTIP Busts Child Trafficking Gang In Akwa Ibom, Rescues 12 Children – KOKO TV Nigeria

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has busted a child trafficking syndicate along Calabar-Itu Road in the Itu Local Government Area of the state and has rescued at least 12 children in the process. Tina Ugwu, the NAPTIP Zonal Head in charge of Akwa Ibom, who disclosed this in Uyo,…

UNGA Vote on Russia's Annexation, Arctic Circle Assembly, International Day of the Girl, and More
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UNGA Vote on Russia's Annexation, Arctic Circle Assembly, International Day of the Girl, and More

 Listen to the podcast here. Transcript Bob McMahon: (00:01) In the coming week, the UN General Assembly considers condemning Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions. The Arctic Circle Assembly meets in Iceland and the International Day of the Girl marks its 10th anniversary. It’s October 6th, 2022, and time for The World Next Week. I’m…

Mitzi Perdue, widow of Frank Perdue, to auction off emerald engagement ring to help halt human trafficking
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Mitzi Perdue, widow of Frank Perdue, to auction off emerald engagement ring to help halt human trafficking

Mitzi Perdue, widow of the late Frank Perdue — former CEO of Perdue Farms — is heiress to the Sheraton Hotels fortune and is a self-described human rights activist. Recently she was invited to Ukraine as a special guest of the Kyiv police force, Fox News Digital is told, where she saw firsthand how the…

Breaking: Five Students Traveling to Russia for False Education Offer, Intercepted
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Breaking: Five Students Traveling to Russia for False Education Offer, Intercepted

Five Namibian teenagers were en route to Russia for the purpose of pursuing an education when one of our monitors approached them for questioning. When the monitor asked where they would be studying in Russia, the group was unable to provide the name of the university. They explained that they had been studying medicine online…

Memorandum on Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons
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Memorandum on Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons

Presidential Determination No.        2023-02 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT:       Presidential Determination with Respect to the Efforts of Foreign Governments Regarding Trafficking in Persons Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7107) (the “Act”), as amended, I hereby determine as follows: As provided for in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of…

Kazakhstan's New Measures to Protect Human Rights – Modern Diplomacy
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Kazakhstan's New Measures to Protect Human Rights – Modern Diplomacy

Seemingly, the relations between Russia and Kyrgyzstan have not changed since the commencement of Russia’s special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine. Kyrgyzstan continues to emphasize the importance of its strategic alliance with Russia, whereas the Russian leadership accentuates the significance of the Kyrgyz Republic (KR) in trade, economic and security issues. Meanwhile, Kyrgyz President Sadyr…

Ukrainian refugees: Challenges in a welcoming Europe | Brookings
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Ukrainian refugees: Challenges in a welcoming Europe | Brookings

Most refugees are now in wealthier EU countries after first crossing into neighboring Poland (5.4 million), Hungary (1.2 million), Romania (1 million), Slovakia (690,000), and Moldova (573,000). Table 1 shows the top ten hosting countries. Table 1. Top ten countries hosting Ukrainian refugees (excluding Russia) Countries Ukrainian Refugees Poland 1,422,482 Germany  997,895 Czechia 442,443 Italy…

Albanian PM causes diplomatic stir over organ trafficking allegations
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Albanian PM causes diplomatic stir over organ trafficking allegations

Rama addressed the plenary of the Strasbourg-based human rights body for the first time, slamming them for a 2011 report penned by Swiss prosecutor Dick Marty, which made unsubstantiated claims that Kosovo and Albania had engaged in organ trafficking during the 1998-1999 war. The Marty report was adopted by the plenary, despite no hard evidence…

Forget drugs. Mexican cartels make more cash trafficking PEOPLE
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Forget drugs. Mexican cartels make more cash trafficking PEOPLE

Forget drugs. Mexico’s cartels make more money trafficking PEOPLE across the border nowadays, using debt bondage to earn $13 billion from migrants’ earnings long after they enter the US, warns Texas ex-lawman Mexican gangs have undergone a ‘tectonic shift’ in operations, says Jaeson Jones Thanks to lax US border security, there’s more money to be made…

ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024
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ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024

ATEST Requests Biden-Harris Administration Dedicate $1.25 Billion to Combat Human Trafficking in Fiscal Year 2024 October 5, 2022 • 12:42 pm • Terry FitzPatrick WASHINGTON – The scale of forced labor is increasing worldwide, and the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) is recommending the U.S. government increase funding to meet the growing human…