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Category: Security Measures & Law Enforcement

Trafficking in Persons Crackdowns: Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi


Mar 25, 2025
Categories: Public Awareness & Prevention Cross-Border Collaboration Victim Exploitation & Consequences Legal & Policy Frameworks Government & Institutional Corruption Human Trafficking in Malawi Human Trafficking in Kenya Human Trafficking in Ethiopia Security Measures & Law Enforcement

Human trafficking remains a critical issue in many nations. Security agencies in Ethiopia and Malawi have increased efforts to dismantle trafficking networks and address irregular immigration. Investigations reveal the involvement of travel agencies, officials, and brokers in these activities. Successful operations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Malawi highlight the crisis's severity and the need for ongoing measures, including stronger border security, improved intelligence-sharing, and better legal frameworks, to combat exploitation.  

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DR Congo's Displaced Families: Struggle & Uncertainty Post-M23 Takeover


Feb 25, 2025
Categories: Advocates's Migration Brief Government Policy Security Measures & Law Enforcement Immigration Migration in Africa news

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a complex and prolonged crisis, with millions of families including children suffering from the impacts of armed conflict, hunger, and disease outbreaks. The recent escalation of tension between the DRC and Rwanda, due to continuous attacks by the M23 Rebel group fighting against the DRC government, has had devastating effects on the local population, particularly in the eastern region, raising global concerns. Thousands of...

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