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Trafficking of Sri Lankan Children to Singapore
A racket involving the smuggling of more than 20 Sri Lankan children to Singapore has been busted and four suspects arrested, the National Child Protection Authority disclosed.

China Improves Efforts to Combat Trafficking through Regional Mechanism
According to the press conference held by the Ministry of Public Security, ministers from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam signed the COMMIT Joint Declaration on 14 December 2007.

Human Trafficking Crackdown in Vietnam
Local authorities will intensify their operations in 2008 to stop the trafficking of women and children across the Chinese/Cambodian border.

Cambodia Approves Law on Anti-Human Trafficking
The Cambodian National Assembly unanimously approved the law on anti-human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

Combating Human Trafficking a Priority in South Africa
Human trafficking is an evil as terrible as the Atlantic slave trade of the past, Chief Justice Pius Langa said.

Ho Chi Minh City Cracks Down on Human Trafficking
The Ho Chi Minh City Association of Child Protection on October 19 held a meeting with relevant agencies to discuss measures against women and children trafficking.

Judges in South Africa Asked to Clamp Down on Trafficking
South Africa is being used as a destination and transit point, as well as a source for human trafficking, the International Association of Women Judges was told at a conference in Boksburg.

Single Trafficking Act needed in South Africa
South Africa urgently needs legislation to counter human trafficking, particularly to help the people who are abused, a panel discussion in Pretoria heard.

Two Filipinas Tried for Human Trafficking in Hong Kong
First Filipina women to be charged with human trafficking outside of the Philippines.

Arrests Made in Sex Trafficking Probe in the United Kingdom
Nine people have been arrested after a series of raids on 10 suspected brothels in Devon and Cornwall.

Former Wrestler Found Guilty on Human Trafficking Charges in Georgia
A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against former professional wrestler Harrison Norris Jr.

Lao Immigration and Border Officials Receive Training on How to Fight Trafficking
More than 50 police and human trafficking officials gathered in Vientiane, Lao PDR on 11 September 2007 for training on combating human trafficking.

Women and Children Trafficked at South African Border
South Africa is the main destination in Southern Africa for human trafficking and 60 percent of the victims are children and young girls under the age of 15.

Report on the National Anti-Trafficking Workshop in China
Hosted by the National Working Committee on Children and Women under the State Council and the Ministry of Public Security, in cooperation with the UNIAP China Office and the International Organisation for Migration, the National Anti-Trafficking Workshop was successfully held from 26 to 31 August 2007, in Lijiang, Yunnan Province.

Council of Ministers Approves Draft Human Trafficking Law in Cambodia
The Council of Ministers approved on 24 August 2007 the draft law on Combating Human Trafficking and Sexual Trade and will submit it to the National Assembly for a vote, according to a statement.