Tag: human trafficking

Morocco helps INTERPOL crack down on human trafficking, migrant smuggling

April 11, 2021

At least 195 people were arrested in an INTERPOL-led crackdown on human trafficking and migrant smuggling, with the support of Morocco, the International Criminal Police ... Read More

Human Trafficking: Washington Includes Algiers in its Black-list

June 27, 2020

The United States has listed Algeria among the countries wherein the illegal trade in people is widely spread, affirming that it will work tirelessly to ... Read More

Morocco Busts Illegal Migrant Smuggling Network

December 25, 2019

Moroccan authorities announced on Tuesday the arrest of eight people linked to a criminal network involved in illegal immigration and human trafficking. Search carried out ... Read More

Interpol rescues 64 human trafficking victims in Mali

November 10, 2019

In Mali, Police forces have rescued some 64 victims of human trafficking and people smuggling in an operation in coordination with Interpol, local media reported. ... Read More

Morocco Foils 68 000 Illegal Migration Attempts Since 2002

November 23, 2018

Morocco, which is located only 8.6 miles (14 Km) away from Spain, is facing a growing number of migrants from around Africa attempting to cross ... Read More

Morocco Steps Up Efforts to Counter Human Trafficking

July 25, 2018

An inter-ministerial commission was created in Morocco to prevent and combat human trafficking in implementation of a law in this regards. The commission, attached to ... Read More

Libya: UN Imposes Sanctions on Six Human Traffickers

June 8, 2018

For the first time, the UN Security Council has announced sanctions against six major traffickers operating in Libya. The sanctions, which show the toughening of ... Read More

Italy Plans Sending Navy Units off Libyan Coasts to Curb Illegal Migration

July 28, 2017

Italy is planning to send ships in Libyan waters by the end of August to combat human trafficking and stem a huge influx of immigrants, ... Read More

Mediterranean Countries Agree to Curb Illegal Migration

July 26, 2017

Mediterranean interior ministers have agreed to enhance joint actions to combat illegal migration, migrants’ smuggling and human trafficking networks, a growing lucrative business threatening peace ... Read More

Morocco-Spain: Human Trafficking Cell Dismantled in Joint Coordination

February 15, 2017

The Spanish Interior Ministry Tuesday announced the arrest, in coordination with Moroccan security forces, of several members of a cell involved in human trafficking in ... Read More