Tag: sexual exploitation
14 years without option of fine – Lebanese jailed for sexually exploiting 2 Kano girls
By Ramatu Garba A 67-year-old Lebanese national, Zuhier R Akar, has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for sexually exploiting…
24 Nigerian victims of sexual exploitation in Senegal rescued
“These girls and many more are being trafficked to Senegal, through Cotonou, Benin Republic via Mali to the Senegal border…
Sexual exploitation: UN records 64 allegations in 3 months
The UN received 64 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, involving 77 victims, between July and September, across its…
International Women’s Day: UNHCR reaffirms pledge to fight sexual exploitation
Mr Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has affirmed the commitment of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to…
Sexual abuse: Pope Francis urges web companies use profits to protect children
Pope Francis speaking at a conference in Rome on Friday urged the executives of leading internet companies to use “their…
Uganda’s Defence chief demands evidence over sexual exploitation
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala, on Friday asked for evidence on the recent allegations by the US…
Nigerian Jailed In UK For Human Trafficking
A Nigerian has been jailed for 14 years in UK for human trafficking after a four-week long trial, DailyMail of…