The Ministry of Human Services has said that two charges have been made out from 16 reports of trafficking in persons this year, even as it announced plans to boost the fight against this scourge by making it a priority issue on its 2015 agenda. In keeping with this, the Anti-trafficking in Persons Unit has been canvassing the country to further raise awareness about this crime, particularly in mining areas. Several sensitization activities have been held countrywide, including in 30 schools. Other actions have also been undertaken in collaboration with other institutions to generate a coordinated approach on the issue, a report from the Govern-ment Information Agency (GINA) said.
From the 16 reports of people trafficking made this year, to date eight have been completed and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions
