Around The World [10.18.14]

South Asia & South East Asia

Control of

• Illegal Drugs
• Illegal Arms in the hands of Citizens and terrorists
• Gold Smuggling
• Human (especially women and children) Trafficking

(Cross border issues)



Today In News

• Bangladeshi slaves rescued from jungle in Thailand (BBC)

"Dozens of Bangladeshis have been rescued after being abducted and shipped to Thailand to be sold as slaves.

The men were promised well-paid jobs, before being drugged, bound and kidnapped.

The government in Thailand say they are trying to fight the slave trade, but have been accused of "dragging their heels" on the issue."

• Two Thai men are under arrest for trafficking 53 people (BBC)

"Two Thai men have been arrested on charges of human trafficking after 53 foreign workers were found on a rubber plantation in southern Thailand.

The group, who come from Bangladesh and Myanmar, also known as Burma, were discovered on Saturday. They are thought to be Rohingya Muslims.

If convicted, the two men face up to 10 years in jail. Police are still looking for the gang leaders.

The US recently criticised Thailand for failing to combat trafficking.

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha promised to "prevent and suppress human trafficking"."