human trafficking Archives

Poverty stated as main driver for human trafficking cases

Dec 21, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Poverty has been stated as the main driver for human trafficking in Malawi because many recruiters make false promises of well-paid jobs abroad, which lure vulnerable individuals into risky migration journeys. In the report called … ...

MHRC says more police officers needed to combat human trafficking

Dec 14, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says there is need for more law enforcement officers to be recruited in order for Malawi to combat trafficking in persons. This has been said during an official opening of… ...

Mangochi Police tighten border security to curb human trafficking

Oct 14, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Mangochi police station has introduced intensive border patrols targeting illegal routes in a bid to reduce human trafficking and robbery cases along the borders in the district. Officer ln-charge for Mangochi Police Station, Francis Chisoti… ...

Three in cooler for human trafficking in Mangochi

Sep 24, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Two Malawians and a Mozambican have been arrested in Mangochi for trafficking nine young men aged between 22-30 to Mozambique. The three were arrested during the wee hours of Tuesday at Mwawa crossing border point.… ...

Dedza police rescue 31 trafficked people

Aug 24, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

Police in Dedza have busted a human trafficking ring and have rescued 31 trafficked people, including children aged from four to 15, who were being taken to Mozambique. Confirming the development was Dedza police public… ...

UNODC calls for more efforts in fight against trafficking in persons

Jul 30, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

As the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is being commemorated today, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called for more efforts in the fight against trafficking in persons The day… ...

Activist Matewere donates books to pastors

Jun 27, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Activist Maxwell Matewere has donated 7400 copies of a book on human trafficking to pastors in Mchinji. The book titled "The untold stories" was authored by Matewere. Speaking after the donation, Matewere said the donation… ...

Faith based organisations urged to assist human trafficking victims

Mar 13, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has urged faith based organizations to play an active role in the provision of care to victims of trafficking in persons in the country. The remarks… ...

Anti-human trafficking organisations urged to work together

Mar 11, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Ministry of Homeland Security has asked anti-human trafficking organisations to work together in curbing trafficking in persons instead of competing with each another. Principal Secretary of Ministry of Homeland Security Harry Kanjewe made the remarks… ...