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human trafficking
Taiwan Frets for ‘Thousands’ Trafficked Into Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
Taiwan joins the chorus of regional countries expressing concerns about human trafficking in Cambodia, where reports are rife of enslavement, beatings, torture, and being resold.
Inside Southeast Asia’s Casino Scam Archipelago
By Lindsey Kennedy and Nathan Paul Southern
Special Economic Zones and self-governing statelets across the Mekong region have become conduits for human trafficking on a massive scale.
Cambodia Rescues 16 Trafficked Malaysians, Others Still Held Captive
By Luke Hunt
The move came after the Malaysian ambassador wrote to the national police chief to ask for assistance.
Michael Brosowski on Vietnam’s Trafficking Challenge
By Thoi Nguyen
Like many businesses, human traffickers quickly recalibrated to the realities of COVID-19.
Vietnam’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Too Big to Ignore
By Thoi Nguyen
The tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese in the U.K. shine a harsh light on Vietnam’s longstanding problem of human trafficking.
Australia and ASEAN Push Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
By Grant Wyeth
This issue forms an important area where Australia is able to align its values to its broader interests in Southeast Asia.
What’s Wrong with India’s Efforts to Check Human Trafficking?
By Avinash Giri
A recent case of human trafficking highlights the capability-will gap in Indian law enforcement.
Exploiting Nepal’s Children
By Steve Shaw
Two years after the earthquake, rebuilding continues and trafficking thrives.
Pakistan’s Conflict Zone Migrants
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's reputation as a source of illegal economic migrants demands government scrutiny.
Nepal’s Lingering Anguish
By Andrew Neal
Many Nepalese are struggling to cope in temporary shelters, at risk of abduction and trafficking.
Has Uzbekistan Made Progress in Ending Forced Labor?
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. upgraded the country in its annual human trafficking report, saying it is making “significant efforts.”
Human Trafficking: Thailand’s Porous Borders
By Neil Thompson
A recent clampdown notwithstanding, there has been little progress in ending human trafficking in the region.