Priests blame government for increased human trafficking in Uganda

By HADS Agency |  October 23, 2023

Clerics from Lango have accused the government of promoting human trafficking by not implementing Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2009. This legislation aims to prohibit trafficking in persons, establish offenses, define prosecution and punishment for offenders, prevent human trafficking, and protect its victims.

However, during a gathering dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking in Lira, religious leaders argued that the government’s efforts were insufficient, especially in light of its authorization of labor export companies.

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