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Modern-day slavery ensnares millions worldwide - World - CBC News - 0 views

  • Millions of men, women and children around the world were victims of modern slavery last year, according to a new U.S. report of human trafficking.
  • he dark underbelly of human trafficking, an umbrella term that includes sexual exploitation, child prostitution, forced labour and debt bondage
  • First-hand accounts from victims highlighted the physical and psychological toll of modern slavery.
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    Millions of women, children, and men fall victim to modern day slavery especially in the Middle East. Syria was listed as the worst offender in 2012. Victims of human trafficking suffer physical, mental, and emotional abuse while they are taken prisoner. 
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Algeria - SOS Children's Villages International - 0 views

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    Algeria is known for being a destination and gateway for human trafficking. There are organizations that try to help children avoid being victims of human trafficking by trying to keep them off the streets at a young.
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U.S. Report: Middle East needs to do more to tackle human trafficking - 0 views

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    Algeria is a source country for women to be subjected to forced labor along with sex trafficking and men are often subjected to forced labor. Algeria is a destination for undocumented migration and human trafficking. Criminals and traffickers smuggle people in and out of the country and are sold to neighboring countries.
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https://www.unodc.org/documents/human-trafficking/Country_profiles/Middle_East_North_Af... - 0 views

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    The Algerian government does not recognize human trafficking an illegal offense. Instead Algerian authorities use the offenses of "hiding and exchange of children", "abuse of job authority to sexually exploit others", "forced prostitution" and others to prosecute some forms of trafficking in persons.
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Obama Meets New Saudi King, Balancing Human Rights, U.S. Interests - 0 views

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    President Obama arrived in Saudi Arabia today to meet newly crowned King Salman and said in an interview that the U.S. needs to balance its concerns about Saudi human rights with "immediate concerns" such as counterterrorism and regional stability.
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The facts - and a few myths - about Saudi Arabia and human rights - 0 views

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    This article talks about what does the West get right about human rights in Saudi Arabia -- and what does it get wrong? Here's an outline of the facts, as well as the misconceptions in more details
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Egypt and Human Rights in the Digital Age - 0 views

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    The recent developments in Egypt have provided increasing hope for all of us who believe in democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The events have also provided ample new material for the "cyber-optimists" versus "cyber-skeptics" debate.
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Human Rights Conditions in Egypt - 0 views

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    This article discusses continued leadership in promoting and defending human rights around the world. It testifies on the important matter of Egypt and human rights.
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Human trafficking or modern-day slavery | Arab News - 0 views

  • From a legal perspective “slavery” is categorized under criminal behavior. The elements of a criminal act, i.e. intent and knowledge as well as the act, are all applied in its analysis and judgment.
  • If forced labor is defined as modern-day slavery, almost the entire international community would be involved in this crime, especially those countries that invite “guest workers.”
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    This article compares human trafficking to slavery and gives a stance not typical to my other articles. The author supports the notion of "guest workers" and says if it were known as slavery, then the host country and the respective home country would both be an accomplice to the crime. 
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Human Trafficking In The Middle East: Manola�s Story - 0 views

  • Presently, there are 7,000 women from Madagascar working as household help in Lebanon.
  • a military coup in Madagascar saw the percentage of poor people (those living on less than $1 a day) rise from 67% to 76%
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    Manola is now only 20 years old, but a few years ago she heard about a program in Lebanon. Next thing she knew she was on a plane with 11 other girls on their way to their personal nightmare. In Lebanon, Manola was a housekeeper who was abused, raped, and beaten regularly.
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Middle East the human trafficking capital of the world | Al Bawaba - 0 views

  • The report indicated that some 600,000 migrant workers are subject to forced labour and exploitation.
  • In Jordan and Lebanon migrant workers make up a significant part of the workforce, particularly in the construction and domestic work sectors, the study said.
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    A report prepared by the ILO showed the highest rates of human trafficking were registered in the Middle East. Many times the employees are routinely deceived regarding their living and working conditions. A lack of an inspection mechanism makes workers more vulnerable to mistreatment.
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Inside Mali's human-trafficking underworld in Gao - BBC News - 0 views

  • When the next truck is ready to head out into the desert, the containers will be filled with water and given to the dozen migrants.Each has paid up to $400 (£270) for the uncertain ride to Algeria.
  • I reckon the migrants have a 10% chance of reaching where they want to go. But the way I see it, it's their choice,'' says Moussa, a 26-year-old ''coaxer''.
  • "He was given $800 or $1,000. And now he is facing going back without a penny. It's shameful. It's enough to drive you mad."
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    Human trafficking is the only way some people are able to leave their African country and make it to Europe. People leave with all of their savings in an attempt to cross the desert for a better life, but only have a 10% chance of having a successful journey.
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Human rights on trial in Egypt as NGO funding case revived | Reuters - 0 views

  • EIPR associate director Heba Morayef expects that freeze to be extended to the group as a whole, potentially forcing its office to close.
  • Abdel Fattah Sisi
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    Activists feel the new requirements set in place by the Egyptian government is the worst assault experienced in human rights history. It is unclear just how many organizations will be subjected to the investigation by the Egyptian government.
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UNHCR - Algeria - 0 views

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    In Algeria, the number of human trafficking victims and unaccompanied minors has increased considerably. The main groups of people of concern for UNHCR in Algeria are vulnerable Saharawi refugees.
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Compassion: Trafficking Survivor Stories | Force 4 Compassion - 0 views

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    This article gives many different stories of survivors who were once a part of human trafficking. It includes the story of a 23 year old who was beaten and threatened to be buried in the desert when she refused to prostitute and men who sold family land for jobs only to be given only half the promised wages and nearly starved.
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