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US Trafficking Report: Cambodia Sanctioned, LGBTQ+ Victims Excluded

10/1/2025

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Story summary
  • The U.S. State Department released 2025 Trafficking in Persons report after delays from staff cuts.
  • Brazil and South Africa are on Tier 2 Watch List with sanctions.
  • Cambodia is designated a state sponsor of trafficking for the first time, with officials profiting.
  • The report excludes LGBTQ+ victims, citing Trump's diversity order; advocates criticize, alleging use of Palestinian detainees in operations.