Forced labour
Number of victims and illegal profits from forced labor increased dramatically in the previous decade, says ILO
A report from the International Labour Organization says forced labor in the private economy generates over $236 billion annually in illegal profits which is USD 64 billion (37%) more than the USD 172 billion a decade ago
Hindu sect sued for using forced labour at temples across 5 US states and other stories
Today we look at allegations of forced labour against the BAPS sect in the US, the end of Palestinian detainee Miqdad al-Qawasmeh’s hunger strike, and more
- House passes bill to define antisemitism as criticism of Israel
- US veto on Palestinian UN membership criticized as “irresponsible” and “disappointing”
- Hundreds arrested in crackdown on Gaza solidarity encampments in New York City
- Gaza’s health workers and patients face unprecedented mental health crisis
- Accusations and attacks mark Mexico’s second presidential debate
