Keywords: Human trafficking


Nearly 7,700 deaths and disappearances recorded on migration routes in 2025

At least 7,667 people died or went missing on migration routes worldwide in 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). While the figure represents a 16.7% decrease from 2024, when 9,200 deaths were recorded, experts warn that the true number is likely higher due to underreporting......

Spanish police arrest fugitive wanted by Morocco

Spanish authorities have arrested a fugitive sought by Morocco on charges related to human trafficking, marking a new development in cross-border security cooperation between the two countries. In a statement released on Monday, the Policia Nacional confirmed the detention of a suspect who was the subject......

Greece: Moroccan arrested after 15 migrants die in sea collision

A Moroccan man has been arrested on the Greek island of Chios following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a Greek Coast Guard vessel, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Greek port police reported the arrest on Thursday. The 31-year-old suspect was identified by Afghan survivors as a human......

Morocco faces mounting pressures from organized crime networks

Morocco ranks 79th globally and 26th in Africa in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, published by the Geneva-based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. The study highlights significant concerns about human trafficking, drug transit, and governance challenges that hinder effective......

Spain dismantles trafficking network smuggling minors to France via Morocco

Spanish authorities have successfully dismantled an international criminal network trafficking underage migrants from the Canary Islands to France, with key operational links in Morocco. The crackdown, part of "Operation Triton," has led to the arrest of 11 individuals across Spain, including......

Casablanca: First conviction in the case of Moroccan hostages in Myanmar

Casablanca, November 5, 2025 — A Moroccan court has handed down the first conviction related to the high-profile case of Moroccan citizens held hostage in Myanmar. A Casablanca tribunal sentenced a man, Nabil Moafik, to five years in prison for human trafficking, according to the Associated Press.......

Human trafficking in France: Nearly 7,300 victims identified by associations in 2024

In France, 7,285 people were victims of exploitation or human trafficking in 2024, according to an annual survey published Thursday. The report is based on data collected from 44 associations, which were able to assist about two-thirds of the identified victims, most of whom were women exploited for......

Spanish authorities dismantle €1-million human smuggling network

Spanish police have arrested 14 suspects and dismantled a sophisticated human smuggling network that transported migrants from Algeria to Spain using high-powered boats. The criminal organization, dismantled during "Operation Nautilita," charged migrants up to €7,000 for perilous Mediterranean......

200 migrants intercepted attempting swim crossing to Ceuta

Around 200 migrants, including men, women, children, and individuals with disabilities, attempted the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend. The crossing, intercepted with assistance from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Coast Guard, highlights......