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Govt under fire for lack of protection for trafficking victims

According to labor unions and human rights groups, the high number of human trafficking cases left unresolved by law enforcement authorities shows a weak commitment from the government to enforce the law and protect victims.

Maretha Uli (The Jakarta Post)
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Sun, August 3, 2025 Published on Aug. 1, 2025 Published on 2025-08-01T11:53:14+07:00

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Finally free: Indonesian victims of human trafficking in Myanmar arrive from Thailand on Feb. 28 at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, following their handover by the Myanmar government to Thailand. Myanmar handed over 84 Indonesians to Thailand on Feb. 27, officials said, the latest group of alleged scam center workers set to be repatriated from the region. Finally free: Indonesian victims of human trafficking in Myanmar arrive from Thailand on Feb. 28 at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, following their handover by the Myanmar government to Thailand. Myanmar handed over 84 Indonesians to Thailand on Feb. 27, officials said, the latest group of alleged scam center workers set to be repatriated from the region. (AFP/Dennys)

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