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Modern slavery in Zimbabwe
2 documented cases recorded in Zimbabwe, 2006–2009. Locations are deliberately generalized to protect survivors.
Marange Diamond Fields, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
The accused trafficker is the Security Defense Forces of Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe National Army has assumed control of the controversial Chiadzwa diamond fields in Manicaland. Senior army officers are said to be engaged in the illegal mining of diamonds in the area. Witnesses say the soldiers regularly conscript both children and adults as forced labour to mine diamonds illegally in the controversial Marange diamond fields. Many of those forced to work on the diamonds fields have reported being beaten up and tortured by the soldiers.
Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Recruiters were two men who approached a vulnerable teenager on her way home from school and offered her a job, then raped her, drugged her, and transported her to South Africa in a coffin. Probably knew the community since they knew she was an orphan. Had a web of contacts in various countries of southern Africa. Used false promises as a lure at her point of vulnerability. Web address(es) of reports:www.stopthetraffik.org/what/casestudies.aspx#1