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Child Labor in Awoshie, Accra (2010)

A child labor case from 2010 in Awoshie, Accra, Ghana.

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Documented on the original SlaveryMap (2008–2016). We don’t have a verifiable source on file yet. Know one?

What happened

Three suspects were arrested for attempting to purchase a one-year old baby.

Response and intervention

Ghana police arrested the suspects. Ghana police arrested the suspects Ghana mail (news source)

CSEC2009

Accra, Ghana, 2009

Ghana GH

Only hours after their rescue, traffickers reclaimed most of these victims by posing as boyfriends and family members at the government’s shelter, according to local observers. More information: http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2008/105379.htm

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Sex Trafficking2009

Accra, Ghana, 2009

Ghana GH

Accra, June 23, GNA - A Circuit Court in Accra on Monday found three Chinese who were busted for transporting and trafficking 10 Chinese girls to engage in the sex trade in Ghana, guilty and handed down various jail terms on them.

Needs a sourceArchive 2008–2016
Sex Trafficking2007

Accra, Ghana, 2007

Ghana GH

Police stopped the bus Mahad was being held captive and transported in, found her chained under the seats and released her. Differing media accounts regarding the cause of her attempted enslavement led to little if any action pursuing her captor and her would-be owner. Mahad is now recovering with the aid of a women's help group in Accra.

Needs a sourceArchive 2008–2016