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Texas Operation Rescues Over 100 Kids from Human Trafficking—FBI • June 12, 2025, 7:31 AM ET (Newsweek)

Andrew Tate and Brother Tristan Charged With 21 U.K. Crimes, Including Rape and Human Trafficking • May 29, 2025, 4:52 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

This teen was admitted to an anti-trafficking shelter to keep her safe. Then, she went missing • May 26, 2025, 6:36 AM ET (CBC)

A teen was admitted to an anti-trafficking shelter to keep her safe. Then, she went missing • May 26, 2025, 3:49 AM ET (CBC)

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Nadia Murad

Iraqi human rights activist