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UN Report: Human Trafficking Cases Surge 25%, Forced Labor Predominates
The UN reports a 25% rise in global human trafficking cases in 2022 compared to 2019, totaling 75,000, with one-third being children; forced labor now surpasses sexual exploitation, significantly impacting textiles, bricks, cotton, fish, and gold production.
UN Report: Human Trafficking Cases Surge 25%, Forced Labor Predominates
The UN reports a 25% rise in global human trafficking cases in 2022 compared to 2019, totaling 75,000, with one-third being children; forced labor now surpasses sexual exploitation, significantly impacting textiles, bricks, cotton, fish, and gold production.
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40% Bias Score
Volkswagen Brazil Sued for "Slave-Like" Conditions at Amazon Farm
The Brazilian Labor Ministry sued Volkswagen Brazil for "slave-like conditions," including deaths, at its Cristalino cattle farm (1974-1986) in the Amazon; the lawsuit, based on decades of evidence, seeks 165 million Reais in compensation.
Volkswagen Brazil Sued for "Slave-Like" Conditions at Amazon Farm
The Brazilian Labor Ministry sued Volkswagen Brazil for "slave-like conditions," including deaths, at its Cristalino cattle farm (1974-1986) in the Amazon; the lawsuit, based on decades of evidence, seeks 165 million Reais in compensation.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Politician Faces Prison for Belarus Sanctions Circumvention
Saxon AfD politician Jörg Dornau faces potential prison time for allegedly circumventing EU sanctions against Belarus through a third country and using political prisoners as forced labor on his onion farm, Zybulka-Bel, established in 2021.
AfD Politician Faces Prison for Belarus Sanctions Circumvention
Saxon AfD politician Jörg Dornau faces potential prison time for allegedly circumventing EU sanctions against Belarus through a third country and using political prisoners as forced labor on his onion farm, Zybulka-Bel, established in 2021.
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36% Bias Score
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
BBC Xinjiang Tomato Report: Unverified Claims Threaten Economy
The BBC report alleging forced labor in Xinjiang's tomato industry, based on unverifiable claims, contrasts with data showing high mechanization rates in the region's agriculture, potentially impacting global trade and Xinjiang's economy.
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56% Bias Score
Sado Mines Memorial Renews Japan-South Korea Tensions
Japan's memorial ceremony for victims of forced labor at the Sado gold mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sparked a diplomatic row with South Korea, which boycotted the event.
Sado Mines Memorial Renews Japan-South Korea Tensions
Japan's memorial ceremony for victims of forced labor at the Sado gold mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sparked a diplomatic row with South Korea, which boycotted the event.
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40% Bias Score
IKEA's Compensation for East German Forced Labor
IKEA to pay millions in compensation to victims of forced labor under East German regime.
IKEA's Compensation for East German Forced Labor
IKEA to pay millions in compensation to victims of forced labor under East German regime.
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0% Bias Score
Global Human Trafficking Cases Surge 25% in 2022
The UN reported a 25% rise in global human trafficking victims in 2022, reaching nearly 70,000, largely due to conflicts, climate disasters, and global crises, with organized crime as the main culprit; children accounted for 38% of victims.
Global Human Trafficking Cases Surge 25% in 2022
The UN reported a 25% rise in global human trafficking victims in 2022, reaching nearly 70,000, largely due to conflicts, climate disasters, and global crises, with organized crime as the main culprit; children accounted for 38% of victims.
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20% Bias Score
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
Volkswagen Faces Lawsuit for Modern Slavery in Brazil
Volkswagen's Brazilian subsidiary faces a lawsuit for human rights violations and modern slavery at its Fazenda Volkswagen farm during the 1970s-80s military dictatorship, with hundreds or possibly over a thousand victims and demands for €30 million in compensation.
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48% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
UK Supermarkets Linked to Xinjiang Forced Labor
A BBC investigation alleges that tomato puree sold in four major UK supermarkets contains tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; this prompted calls for stronger legislation and more transparent labeling by a Labour MP.
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56% Bias Score
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
UK Supermarkets Accused of Selling Tomato Puree Made with Forced Labor
A BBC investigation found that 17 tomato puree products sold in UK and German supermarkets likely contain tomatoes from Xinjiang, China, where forced labor is prevalent; supermarkets deny these findings, but one admitted to briefly using Chinese tomatoes due to supply problems.
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48% Bias Score
US Expands Xinjiang Import Ban
The US expands its ban on goods from Xinjiang, China, citing forced Uyghur labor, adding around 30 companies to its blacklist.
US Expands Xinjiang Import Ban
The US expands its ban on goods from Xinjiang, China, citing forced Uyghur labor, adding around 30 companies to its blacklist.
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40% Bias Score
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