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California couple under investigation as 21 children are taken into custody amid surrogacy scandal

Authorities in California have taken custody of 21 children connected to a Los Angeles-area couple as investigations continue into allegations of child abuse and claims that the couple misled surrogate mothers across the U.S. Children removed from the home Fifteen of the children were removed from......

158 arrests in international operation targeting human trafficking and exploitation

Nearly 1,200 potential victims of human trafficking have been identified in a large-scale international operation involving law enforcement from 43 countries, Interpol announced on Friday, July 11. The operation led to the arrest of 158 suspects in June and focused on combating sexual exploitation, forced......

The exploitation of Morocco’s spiritual heritage: A call for accountability

Morocco’s rich spiritual heritage is deeply rooted in its Islamic traditions, Sufi mysticism, and indigenous Berber influences. This vibrant cultural tapestry has captivated global visitors for decades, drawing them to the bustling medinas of Marrakech, the sand dunes of Merzouga, and the architectural......

Exploitation of seasonal workers highlighted in champagne trafficking trial

Conditions faced by grape-pickers in France's renowned champagne industry are central to a human trafficking trial that has commenced in Reims. Three individuals—a woman from Kyrgyzstan, a man from Georgia, and a French national—face accusations of exploiting over 50 seasonal workers,......

Moroccan women expelled from Spain after abuse in strawberry farms

Two Moroccan women working in Spain’s high-profit strawberry sector were expelled and sent back to Morocco under alarming conditions—one while pregnant, the other with cancer—triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of migrant laborers. Pregnant and abandoned The first case......

Investigation reveals exploitation of Moroccan workers in France

A recent investigation by StreetPress has highlighted the alarming exploitation of Moroccan agricultural workers in the Lot-et-Garonne region of southwestern France. This report exposes the harsh realities faced by these workers, who were reportedly charged €14,000 each for seasonal work contracts......

Elon Musk's Comments on UK Grooming Gangs Criticized by Health Secretary

Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and owner of social media platform X, has been criticized for his recent comments regarding the UK government's handling of grooming gangs. The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, called Musk's remarks "misinformed" and "misjudged," particularly......

Moroccan Foreign Minister Tackles Schengen Visa Appointment Exploitation

Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is stepping up its efforts to combat the rising issue of illegal intermediaries exploiting the Schengen visa appointment process. Many Moroccans seeking to travel to Europe face significant financial strain as they are forced to rely on these intermediaries to......

Meta Enhances Safety to Combat Sextortion Among Teens

Meta has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting young users on Instagram from the rising threat of sextortion, a form of online blackmail that coerces individuals into sharing explicit images. Beginning Thursday, Instagram will implement features designed to shield teenage users from potential exploitation......