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Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal

An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.

Modern Slavery Experts Condemn UK Minister's Comments

Leading anti-slavery professionals and charities have issued a stark rebuke to UK Security Minister Tahir Mahmood, asserting his views on modern slavery are dangerously disconnected from the grim reality faced by victims and those on the frontline.

UK-France Migration Deal Faces High Court Challenge

A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.

Anti-Slavery Chief Condemns Mahmood's Asylum Comments

The UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has issued a stern rebuke of Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's comments on fast-tracking asylum claims from certain nations, warning they risk undermining modern slavery protections and could create

MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms

The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.

40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown

Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.

Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.

Jamaican PM tells King Charles nation is becoming a republic

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness confronted the Royal Family during their visit, declaring the nation's intent to become a republic and demanding reparations for slavery, in a stark diplomatic challenge to King Charles III.

Migrant children in UK feared dead or sex slaves

A bombshell report reveals a major safeguarding failure as dozens of unaccompanied migrant children vanish from UK hotels, with officials admitting they could be dead or forced into sexual slavery by criminal trafficking gangs.

University of Edinburgh Launches Slavery Legacy Inquiry

The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.

Forced to marry my cousin at 14: UK woman's story

A British woman bravely shares her traumatic story of being forced into a cousin marriage as a teenager. She reveals the lasting impact and calls for stronger action against this hidden abuse.

Kmart Australia Faces Legal Action Over Forced Labour Links

Australian retail giant Kmart is under fire as a prominent legal firm launches unprecedented action, alleging the company failed to adequately address modern slavery risks within its supply chain, potentially linking its products to forced labour.

UN Demands Global Surrogacy Ban, Equates to 'Slavery'

A landmark United Nations report has called for a worldwide ban on commercial surrogacy, condemning it as a form of exploitation that commodifies women and children. The findings, which have ignited a fierce debate, urge nations to treat paid surrogacy wi

Kmart Australia Sued Over Modern Slavery Act Breaches

Australian retail giant Kmart is being taken to federal court by the regulator, accused of failing to adequately investigate and address modern slavery risks within its sprawling global supply chain, in a landmark legal test of the country's 2018 legislat

African royals in bizarre claim for Scottish land

A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.

Trump Vows to Overhaul Smithsonian's Slavery Narrative

Donald Trump vows to overhaul the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History if re-elected, targeting its 'radical left' portrayal of slavery's brutal legacy, in a move decried as historical censorship.

Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus

Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.

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