Dozens of children in suspected Juba trafficking case returned to NBGs

Dozens of children in suspected Juba trafficking case returned to NBGs

Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal have received dozens of children who were returned from Juba following investigations into a suspected child trafficking case. A few days ago, police in Juba intercepted a vehicle carrying 46 children from Aweil South County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to the capital without legal documentation or parental consent. The children, aged between four and 12 years old, were allegedly being transported by in…

Juba: Officials probe suspected child trafficking after 124 children intercepted - Radio Tamazuj

Security forces have rescued 124 children who were transported from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to the capital Juba without formal consent from parents or state authorities, a lawmaker and community representatives said. The children, 21 girls and 103 boys, were intercepted by security personnel at the entrance to Juba on May 5 after being moved in buses without what officials described as proper documentation. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Sat…