India rescues thousands from Thailand job scam
Indian authorities mount major international operation to save IT professionals trapped in cyber slavery rings after being lured by fake job offers in Southeast Asia.
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Jamaica demands UK slavery reparations
Jamaican government officials confront UK Foreign Office delegation with formal reparations claim for centuries of enslaved labour, marking historic escalation in Caribbean compensation demands.
Romanian grooming gang leader '50 Cent' jailed in UK
Exclusive footage reveals the dramatic arrest of a Romanian grooming gang ringleader operating in the UK, exposing a sophisticated exploitation network targeting vulnerable victims.
Asylum returns may send slavery victims back to France
Shocking new findings reveal asylum seekers returned to France under UK policy may be victims of modern slavery, raising serious human rights concerns.
Myanmar's KK Park Cyber-Slavery Compound Raided
In a dramatic cross-border operation, authorities have stormed Myanmar's infamous KK Park, unravelling a vast cybercrime network that held thousands in modern slavery conditions while running sophisticated online scams.
Modern slavery loophole lets burglar stay in UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how a serial Albanian burglar used human rights claims to remain in Britain and continue his crime wave, exposing critical flaws in the UK's immigration and justice systems.
Lenny Henry Demands UK Slavery Reparations
Comedy legend turns activist as he calls for comprehensive reparations package addressing centuries of injustice, including education reform and business investment for Caribbean communities.
Judge spares drug dealer over 'slavery trauma' claim
A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.
Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps
Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.
Online Scams: The Victims Forced to Become Perpetrators
New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
Cousin marriage uncovered in UK terror financing ring
Shocking court case reveals first-cousin marriage at centre of sophisticated criminal network involved in terror financing and human trafficking across British communities.
DeSantis criticised over slavery and LGBTQ comments
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparks outrage with comments suggesting slavery taught valuable skills and criticising LGBTQ protections during Republican presidential campaign.
Lenny Henry Demands Slavery Reparations for Black Britons
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry joins forces with Bristol University to publish groundbreaking research calling for comprehensive reparations to address slavery's enduring legacy in Britain.
Home Office Faces Legal Action Over Child Protection Failures
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
Chatsworth's 'woke' art row over trigger warnings
The prestigious Chatsworth Estate, famed as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, faces accusations of 'wokery' after installing content warnings for its art collection, including works by Michael Craig-Martin and acquired through slavery-era wealt
NJ couple guilty of nurse forced labour
A registered nurse from the Philippines was forced into domestic servitude by a New Jersey couple who confiscated her documents and threatened her family in a disturbing human trafficking case.
Modern Slavery Allegations Rock Portugal's Wine Industry
An explosive investigation reveals migrant workers facing exploitation in Portugal's prestigious Alentejo wine region, with reports of squalid conditions and withheld pay threatening the industry's reputation.
Grenada launches digital archive of enslaved Africans
A revolutionary searchable database brings to light the harrowing stories and legal records of over 80,000 enslaved individuals in 18th-century Grenada, transforming historical understanding.
Henry & Ryder: The Case for UK Slavery Reparations
A groundbreaking new report commissioned by Sir Lenny Henry and authored by Marcus Ryder makes a powerful economic and moral argument for slavery reparations in the UK, urging the nation to confront its colonial past.
Boston Police Apologise for 19th Century Slave Returns
The Boston Police Department has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the arrest and return of fugitive slaves in the 19th century, acknowledging its 'dark history'.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
300% Surge in Illegal Migrants Claiming Modern Slavery Status
Exclusive Home Office figures reveal a shocking tripling of illegal migrants identified as potential modern slaves in UK. The system faces collapse as criminal gangs exploit loopholes.
Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.
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
Trump's deep cuts to anti-trafficking funds spark outrage
Ex-President Donald Trump's administration proposes drastic cuts to key human trafficking prevention programmes, drawing fierce condemnation from charities and advocates across the UK and US.
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.
Chinese Trafficking Ring Exposed in South African Court
Exclusive: Johannesburg High Court reveals sophisticated Chinese-led trafficking ring smuggling Malawian women into South Africa for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
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