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Illegal Mining

Hundreds feared trapped in South Africa mine collapse, 11 rescued

Officials say those rescued will be arrested for illegal mining.

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Feb 16th 2014, 5:54 PM

Indigenous people

Venezuelan authorities find 'no evidence' of Amazon tribe massacre

Authorities have been urged to continue their investigations, after reports that illegal gold miners massacred up to 80 members of an indigenous tribe by setting fire to a communal hut.

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Sep 3rd 2012, 8:32 AM

Human Trafficking

Peru: Police rescue almost 300 women forced into sexual slavery

The Peruvian authorities have rescued almost 300 women they believe are the victims of human trafficking – the youngest girl discovered by police is just 13 years old.

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Oct 5th 2011, 12:15 PM