Human trafficking
US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021
Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the renewed Tier 1 ranking recognition of Israel’s intensive work against human trafficking.
Tate brothers indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, sex with minor, money laundering
US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say
Tate brothers denied immediate bail as they contest extradition to Britain
FBI used pics of female office staff as bait in sex trafficking sting
The agent under investigation never obtained written consent from the employees, and he advised them "not tell anyone, including their supervisors, about the undercover operations."
US-Turkey relations take public blow with child soldiers accusation
Analysts say move is a warning of possible further action from Washington against Ankara
Esmé Bianco claims Marilyn Manson used Nazi weapons on her in rape lawsuit
Esmé Bianco has sued both Marilyn Manson and his former manager for sexual assault, sexual battery and human trafficking after claiming Manson had used a Nazi-owned whip and knife on her.
Sex trafficking refugees given one year until possible deportation
Interior Minister Arye Deri granted the 27 Ethiopian victims of a sex trafficking ring a one-year working permit.
More than 200 arrests made in global operation against human trafficking
Traffickers, smugglers exploiting COVID-19, Interpol warns after global crackdown.
Woman kills abusive husband, asks for recognition as trafficking victim
The woman's identity remains undisclosed together with the specifics of her criminal case.
More than 1000 children trafficked into UK drugs trade last year
The figures were released by the Home Office's Serious and Organised Crime Group (SOCG) unit in response to a Freedom of Information request.
Coronavirus pandemic makes more people vulnerable to trafficking - report
"Instability and lack of access to critical services caused by the pandemic mean that the number of people vulnerable to exploitation by traffickers is rapidly growing," Pompeo said.