World Day Against Trafficking (TIP)

Over 180 modern slavery cases were reported in two years

Over 180 modern slavery cases were reported in two years

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Between 2022 and 2023, the Namibian Police recorded 187 cases of human trafficking. This was revealed by Namibian Police’s Crime Investigations Coordinator in Ohangwena, Deputy Commissioner Zacharias Amakali on Friday at the observance of World Day Against Trafficking (TIP) in persons at the Oshikango Border Post in the Ohangwena Region. Amakali said the police currently have 101 cases of trafficking persons on hand compared to the 86 cases reported in 2022 and 26 cases are on court roll. In addition, he said the psychological impact on the victims has made it difficult to investigate cases of trafficking. “Victims…
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