Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: 1,762 Arrive in Four Days
Between Christmas and December 28th, 2024, 1,762 irregular migrants arrived in the Canary Islands on 28 cayucos; this follows a record-breaking year with 45,277 arrivals via the dangerous West African route, resulting in several deaths and hospitalizations.
Canary Islands Migrant Crisis: 1,762 Arrive in Four Days
Between Christmas and December 28th, 2024, 1,762 irregular migrants arrived in the Canary Islands on 28 cayucos; this follows a record-breaking year with 45,277 arrivals via the dangerous West African route, resulting in several deaths and hospitalizations.
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40% Bias Score
Four Migrants Murdered, Seven Arrested After Cayuco Voyage
A cayuco carrying 207 migrants arrived in El Hierro, Canary Islands on November 3, 2023, with one stabbed migrant; a Guardia Civil investigation revealed four murders, resulting in seven arrests of crew members who threw bound migrants overboard due to superstition and hallucinations.
Four Migrants Murdered, Seven Arrested After Cayuco Voyage
A cayuco carrying 207 migrants arrived in El Hierro, Canary Islands on November 3, 2023, with one stabbed migrant; a Guardia Civil investigation revealed four murders, resulting in seven arrests of crew members who threw bound migrants overboard due to superstition and hallucinations.
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56% Bias Score
Human Trafficking Allegations Rock BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities accuse BYD and its contractor Jinjiang Group of human trafficking, involving 163 Chinese workers at a Bahia factory construction site; both companies are cooperating to rehouse workers while resolving contracts, amidst accusations of miscommunication and "foreign forces" involv...
Human Trafficking Allegations Rock BYD's Brazilian Factory
Brazilian authorities accuse BYD and its contractor Jinjiang Group of human trafficking, involving 163 Chinese workers at a Bahia factory construction site; both companies are cooperating to rehouse workers while resolving contracts, amidst accusations of miscommunication and "foreign forces" involv...
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40% Bias Score
Malian Migrant Boat Sinks, 25 Confirmed Dead
On December 19, a boat carrying 80 migrants from Mali to Spain sank, resulting in 69 deaths, including at least 25 Malians from the Kayes region, according to the Malian government. Eleven survivors were rescued, and the incident highlights the extremely dangerous nature of the Atlantic migration ro...
Malian Migrant Boat Sinks, 25 Confirmed Dead
On December 19, a boat carrying 80 migrants from Mali to Spain sank, resulting in 69 deaths, including at least 25 Malians from the Kayes region, according to the Malian government. Eleven survivors were rescued, and the incident highlights the extremely dangerous nature of the Atlantic migration ro...
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32% Bias Score
Canada-India Human Trafficking Investigation
Indian authorities are investigating alleged links between over 100 Canadian colleges and two Mumbai-based entities accused of human trafficking, facilitating illegal border crossings of Indian students into the U.S. for exorbitant fees, leading to a death of a family in 2022.
Canada-India Human Trafficking Investigation
Indian authorities are investigating alleged links between over 100 Canadian colleges and two Mumbai-based entities accused of human trafficking, facilitating illegal border crossings of Indian students into the U.S. for exorbitant fees, leading to a death of a family in 2022.
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44% Bias Score
Somali Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Desperate Flight from Conflict and Climate Change
Idil Abdullahi Goley's $6,500 journey from Somalia to Europe via a dangerous sea route resulted in the death of 25 fellow migrants, highlighting the desperate situation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives annually due to extremist attacks and climate change.
Somali Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Desperate Flight from Conflict and Climate Change
Idil Abdullahi Goley's $6,500 journey from Somalia to Europe via a dangerous sea route resulted in the death of 25 fellow migrants, highlighting the desperate situation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives annually due to extremist attacks and climate change.
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40% Bias Score
Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women in the Brazilian Amazon
In Itaituaba, Brazil, women are forced into sex work in illegal gold mines due to poverty and lack of opportunities; Dayane Leite and Natalia Cavalcante's experiences highlight the harsh conditions and risks, including murder, as the illegal gold trade fuels exploitation, with Canada, Switzerland, a...
Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women in the Brazilian Amazon
In Itaituaba, Brazil, women are forced into sex work in illegal gold mines due to poverty and lack of opportunities; Dayane Leite and Natalia Cavalcante's experiences highlight the harsh conditions and risks, including murder, as the illegal gold trade fuels exploitation, with Canada, Switzerland, a...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Criminologist Highlights Dependency as Key Factor in Violence
Janine Janssen, a Dutch criminologist, studies the relationship between violence and dependency, revealing that in many cases perpetrators exploit the victim's emotional or material dependence; her research extends to environmental crime and advocating for legal rights for nature.
Dutch Criminologist Highlights Dependency as Key Factor in Violence
Janine Janssen, a Dutch criminologist, studies the relationship between violence and dependency, revealing that in many cases perpetrators exploit the victim's emotional or material dependence; her research extends to environmental crime and advocating for legal rights for nature.
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28% Bias Score
163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.
163 Chinese Workers Found in Poor Conditions at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities discovered 163 Chinese workers in alleged "slavery-like" conditions at a BYD electric vehicle factory construction site in Camacari, prompting BYD to terminate its contract with the contractor and sparking an ongoing investigation.
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40% Bias Score
69 Migrants Dead in Canary Islands Boat Capsizing
At least 69 migrants died when their boat capsized off Morocco on December 19, 2023, while traveling from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands; 25 were Malian, and the incident highlights the deadliest migration route globally, with over 10,000 deaths in 2023, according to Walking Borders.
69 Migrants Dead in Canary Islands Boat Capsizing
At least 69 migrants died when their boat capsized off Morocco on December 19, 2023, while traveling from West Africa to Spain's Canary Islands; 25 were Malian, and the incident highlights the deadliest migration route globally, with over 10,000 deaths in 2023, according to Walking Borders.
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24% Bias Score
Record Number of Channel Crossings Reaches 150,000 Since 2018
Over 150,000 people have arrived in the UK via small boats since 2018, reaching a milestone after 850 arrived on Christmas and Boxing Day. The opposition blames government policies, while the government emphasizes disrupting smuggling gangs and international cooperation. Approximately 50 migrants di...
Record Number of Channel Crossings Reaches 150,000 Since 2018
Over 150,000 people have arrived in the UK via small boats since 2018, reaching a milestone after 850 arrived on Christmas and Boxing Day. The opposition blames government policies, while the government emphasizes disrupting smuggling gangs and international cooperation. Approximately 50 migrants di...
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52% Bias Score
Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case
While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.
Private Investigator Uncovers Human Trafficking Ring During Infidelity Case
While investigating a husband's suspected infidelity, a private investigator uncovered a UK-based prostitution ring involving young women from Southeast Asia trafficked using Airbnb, leading to a police raid and arrests.
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48% Bias Score