Human Trafficking News

Weekly Media Report and HT Insights (13th – 19th Jan 2025)

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16th Jan: A multi-agency team has unearthed a new ambitious human trafficking cartel targeting refugees at the Dadaab camp in Garissa County. Also targeted are some of unsuspecting Kenyans, officials said. According to investigations, the ring takes its targets to Libya at a fee. The case of trafficked victims from Kenya is seen to capture the element of vulnerability, exploitation and deception, officials said. “The traffickers are targeting vulnerable youths aged between 15 and 24 years. They target refugees from Dadaab who are desperate for a better life.”

13th Jan – 19th Jan 2025 Weekly Report