Modern slavery
Coverage of Modern slavery in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Mombasa Declaration Unites 15 Countries in Fight Against Illegal Fishing
Fifteen countries have united under the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which depletes fish populations and is linked to human rights abuses and environmental destruction. The issue affects global fish consumption, with an estimated one in five fish linked to illegal practices and over 120,000 fishers trapped in modern slavery.
- Mystery of the Islamic sect operating in a Cheshire orphanage: Probe into rape, modern slavery and forced marriage at secretive group run by 'new Pope' where 'members cut ties with the outside world'
A probe is underway into an Islamic sect operating in a Cheshire orphanage, accused of rape, modern slavery, and forced marriage. The group, led by a figure dubbed the 'new Pope,' requires members to sever ties with the outside world.
- 9 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Nine individuals were arrested during raids on the UK headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, suspected of involvement in modern slavery, forced marriage, and sexual offenses. The operation targeted criminal activities linked to the organization.
- 9 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Nine individuals were arrested during raids on the UK headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, suspected of involvement in modern slavery, forced marriage, and sexual offenses.
- Nine arrested after hundreds of police raid Islamic sect based at former orphanage following allegations of rape, modern slavery and forced marriage
Nine individuals were arrested following a large-scale police raid on an Islamic sect located in a former orphanage. The operation was prompted by allegations of rape, modern slavery, and forced marriage.
- Hundreds of police raid Islamic sect based at former orphanage over allegations of rape, modern slavery and forced marriage
Hundreds of police officers raided an Islamic sect operating at a former orphanage in response to allegations of rape, modern slavery, and forced marriage. The operation targeted criminal activities linked to the group, which is accused of severe human rights violations.
- Crewe religious group raided by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences
Police raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, Cheshire, with around 500 officers deployed to investigate allegations of serious sexual offences, modern slavery, and forced marriage. Arrests were made, and warrants were executed at the group’s former orphanage and other properties.