'Interference' key to solving Asean human trafficking

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'Interference' key to solving Asean human trafficking

Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

Human trafficking is a day-to-day reality in many parts of the world, with women and children the primary victims.

A young girl begs for money in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok. The trafficking of children, many of whom are forced to work as beggars, is one of several cross-border human rights issues that have not been tackled due to the Asean principle of non-interference. APICHIT JINAKUL

There are four Asean bodies currently dealing with human trafficking. One thing is common among them: they don't talk to each other.

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rockderk
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Discussion 2 : 16 Mar 2013 at 12.282
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Like any ASEAN member state would allow transparency in tackling crimes perpetrated, aided and abetted by their own authorities. These 'anti-trafficking' organizations are no more than window dressing to give ASEAN international credibility. The sad thing is, it's mostly working.
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Discussion 1 : 16 Mar 2013 at 10.171
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Being trafficked is sometime the only way a poor family can survive, as long as poverty exists there will always be people willing to take advantage of it.
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