Authorities in England, France and Belgium have broken up a major human trafficking ring that preyed on immigrants from the Middle East and Afghanistan.
The UK Border Agency raided 35 locations yesterday while France and Belgium carried out 40 raids. The raids were spread out over the entire countries instead of focusing on only one major city. Continue reading
A trial in Oxford, England of nine men on human trafficking charges took a horrific turn on Thursday as one of their victims testified on the abuse she sustained during her years of captivity. Continue reading
Two brothers in Telford, England have been convicted of multiple charges related to trafficking of young girls. Ahdel and Mubarek Ali were convicted of 25 of 26 charges including controlling child prostitution and trafficking girls.
The crimes happened from March 2008 to December 2009. Four teenagers from Telford were kept by the brothers and forced to work as prostitutes or be abused by friends of the brothers. One teenager was sold by Mubarek Ali when she was four months pregnant. Continue reading
Shabir Ahmed, one of nine men charged with human trafficking and slavery of children in Liverpool, England, has been given an additional 22 year prison term after being convicted of additional charges.
Ahmed had previously been sentenced to 19 years on charges kept under seal due to continuing investigations. The sentences will run concurrently. Continue reading
A man convicted of human trafficking in Nepal has been sentenced to 170 years in jail for forcing teenage girls to work as prostitutes in India.
Bajir Singh Tamang, 37, told girls in rural areas that he could provide them with jobs in the Middle East and then sold them to brothels.
His own daughter was one of the girls he sold into sexual slavery. Continue reading
Over 800 people were arrested in China Monday in a country-wide operation to destroy two human trafficking operations.
Over 180 children were freed from captivity in the rescue. Continue reading
The second night of the Fourth of July celebration at Morningside came with a healthy dose of reality, power and encouragement. Philip Cameron and the girls from Stella’s House not only encouraged the audience with the miracles happening in Moldova but challenged them to look deeper within themselves and the ways that God works in their lives.
The evening opened with a surprise when Lori Bakker came out with Philip Cameron to make the formal introduction. Lori shared her passion for the world of Philip and Stella’s Voice, saying there is “not a greater ministry in my personal opinion on the face of the Earth.” Continue reading
A pair of 15-year-old Canadian girls have been charged with multiple human trafficking related charges after being discovered forcing other teen girls into prostitution.
Police are also seeking a 17-year-old girl who is believed to be an accomplice of the 15-year-olds.
The girls have been charged with: human trafficking; robbery; procuring; forcible confinement; sexual assault; assault; uttering threats and abduction. Continue reading
