Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
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32% Bias Score
Court Seizes $3.3 Million from Andrew Tate for Unpaid Taxes
A British court ordered the seizure of over \$3.3 million from Andrew and Tristan Tate to settle years of unpaid taxes, totaling \$21 million evaded between 2014 and 2022, stemming from their online businesses and highlighting challenges in regulating online influencers' finances.
Court Seizes $3.3 Million from Andrew Tate for Unpaid Taxes
A British court ordered the seizure of over \$3.3 million from Andrew and Tristan Tate to settle years of unpaid taxes, totaling \$21 million evaded between 2014 and 2022, stemming from their online businesses and highlighting challenges in regulating online influencers' finances.
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44% Bias Score
Telegram Groups Facilitating Sexual Abuse: Investigation Reveals Inaction by Authorities
A German public broadcaster's investigation uncovered numerous Telegram groups where men shared methods for sexually abusing women, including using drugs disguised as cosmetics; despite reporting the crimes to authorities, there was little response.
Telegram Groups Facilitating Sexual Abuse: Investigation Reveals Inaction by Authorities
A German public broadcaster's investigation uncovered numerous Telegram groups where men shared methods for sexually abusing women, including using drugs disguised as cosmetics; despite reporting the crimes to authorities, there was little response.
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28% Bias Score
Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers
During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...
Lebanon Conflict Exposes Plight of Migrant Workers
During Lebanon's recent conflict, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens fled, leaving behind approximately 200,000 migrant workers, mostly women, many of whom faced exploitation and displacement. Many lived on the streets or in inadequate shelters during the bombing, with only a few dozen place...
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48% Bias Score
Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park
Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.
Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park
Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.
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52% Bias Score
UK-Germany Pact Targets Iraqi-Kurdish Smuggling Ring in English Channel
A joint UK-German agreement aims to combat an Iraqi-Kurdish human trafficking network operating across the English Channel, following a major raid in Germany; the agreement focuses on improved police cooperation and disrupting the flow of funds, reflecting a wider push to tighten border controls ami...
UK-Germany Pact Targets Iraqi-Kurdish Smuggling Ring in English Channel
A joint UK-German agreement aims to combat an Iraqi-Kurdish human trafficking network operating across the English Channel, following a major raid in Germany; the agreement focuses on improved police cooperation and disrupting the flow of funds, reflecting a wider push to tighten border controls ami...
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52% Bias Score
Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan
A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.
Trafficked Indian Woman Returns Home After 22 Years in Pakistan
A 75-year-old Indian woman, Hamida Banu, who was trafficked to Pakistan in 2002 under the pretense of a job in Dubai, has returned to India after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video, highlighting cross-border cooperation and the role of social media in reuniting families.
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36% Bias Score
Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.
Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.
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48% Bias Score
Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home
Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.
Filipina Drug Trafficking Conviction: Execution Stayed, Return Home
Filipina maid Mary Jane Veloso, convicted of drug trafficking in Indonesia, was spared execution 30 minutes before her scheduled death due to a barrister's intervention highlighting human trafficking agreements between Indonesia and the Philippines, leading to her release and return home.
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52% Bias Score
Polygamist Cult Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sex Crimes
Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old self-proclaimed polygamist prophet and former FLDS member, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for child sex crimes after pleading guilty to conspiracy to transport minors for sexual activity and kidnapping; three teenage girls testified about the abuse they suffered.
Polygamist Cult Leader Sentenced to 50 Years for Child Sex Crimes
Samuel Bateman, a 48-year-old self-proclaimed polygamist prophet and former FLDS member, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for child sex crimes after pleading guilty to conspiracy to transport minors for sexual activity and kidnapping; three teenage girls testified about the abuse they suffered.
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28% Bias Score
Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon
Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.
Sierra Leonean Migrant Worker Seeks Repatriation After Exploitation and War in Lebanon
Isata Bah, a 24-year-old Sierra Leonean migrant worker in Lebanon, seeks repatriation after suffering exploitation, sexual assault, and the impact of the recent war, while other migrant workers experience better conditions, highlighting the stark disparity in their circumstances.
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68% Bias Score
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