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UN Demands Action Against Cambodia's Human Trafficking Crisis

6/30/2025

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Cambodia's government faces harsh criticism from Amnesty International for turning a blind eye to human trafficking and abuse in scam compounds, where vulnerable victims, including children, are coerced into online fraud. A shocking report uncovered 53 centers rife with torture and debt traps, with many still active despite police raids. The UN calls for urgent accountability and regional collaboration to combat this pressing humanitarian crisis.

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Cambodia's government faces harsh criticism from Amnesty International for turning a blind eye to human trafficking and abuse in scam compounds, where vulnerable victims, including children, are coerced into online fraud. A shocking report uncovered 53 centers rife with torture and debt traps, with many still active despite police raids. The UN calls for urgent accountability and regional collaboration to combat this pressing humanitarian crisis.