In a surprise move, South African authorities released 90 undocumented Ethiopians over the weekend, shedding light on a suspected human trafficking operation. Two members of the alleged trafficking organization have been taken into custody.
Investigations are currently underway to determine how and why these individuals were brought into the country through trafficking channels. The probe aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding their illegal entry and exploitation.
South Africa remains on the Tier 2 watchlist for human trafficking, indicating that the government’s efforts to combat the crime are insufficient. The country’s ranking suggests that more needs to be done to address the issue and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
