Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2013 12:37:20 +0100
Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal business in the world, It
ranks only second to drug trafficking in profitability, bringing in an
estimated $32 billion annually.
What we do know is that traffickers practice the trade with relative
impunity. In 2006 there were 5,808 trafficking prosecutions and 3,160
convictions worldwide, which would mean that one person is convicted for
every 800 people trafficked.
In March 2004, eBay shut down sales when it discovered that three young
Vietnamese women were being auctioned off, with a starting bid of $5,400.
Their photos were displayed. The "items" were from Vietnam and would be
"shipped to Taiwan only." Click link for full reading -
http://adalvoice.wordpress.com/2013/07/04/eritrea-is-strongly-committed-to-fight-human-trafficking-nationally-regionally-and-globally/
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