Tag: Africa

NIGER: Authorities Arrest 30 Trafficking Suspects

December 20, 2013

By The Associated Press on November 18, 2013— “The spokesman for Niger’s government says authorities in the West African country have arrested about 30 people in connection with human trafficking networks. Justice Minister Marou Amadou told The Associated Press on Monday that among the suspects are two drivers of the vehicles that broke down in … More NIGER: Authorities Arrest 30 Trafficking Suspects

KENYA/ZIMBABWE: Human, Drugs and Arms Traffickers Targeted in Operations across Eastern and Southern Africa

August 17, 2013

Media Release on Interpol on August 8, 2013— “An operation across Eastern and Southern Africa targeting a range of cross-border crimes has resulted in the rescue of human trafficking victims, the seizure of drugs, guns and stolen vehicles and the recovery of smuggled goods including ivory and diamonds. Codenamed Usalama – which means ‘safety’ – … More KENYA/ZIMBABWE: Human, Drugs and Arms Traffickers Targeted in Operations across Eastern and Southern Africa