Human trafficking

Finding the gap? Prosecution of trafficking in persons in Ethiopia

Based on extensive interviews and field research in Ethiopia, this brief puts forward actionable recommendations.

31 / 01 / 2022 by Tadesse Simei Metekia

Maritime

Port expansions could open Kenya to more crime

Developing Kenya’s ports should go hand in hand with ensuring their safety from organised crime and terrorism.

Fauna

Could a revised Mifugo Protocol end cattle rustling in East Africa?

In its new form, the protocol has what it takes to address cattle rustling at the regional, national and community levels.

Human trafficking

Combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Ethiopia more effectively

Enhancing awareness of irregular migration is a key ingredient to countering human trafficking and smuggling.

Drug trafficking

Permitting the regional khat trade could stop its smuggling

Regulating the khat trade would disrupt the illegal drug economy and the regional criminal market.

Human smuggling

Pandemic restrictions in the Horn won’t stop human smuggling

COVID-19 measures are disrupting the human smuggling networks, but are temporary at best.

Human trafficking

Path of insecurity for migrants leaving the Horn

Discrimination, unemployment and conflict set migrants on a perilous journey through war-torn Yemen to the Gulf.