Chad steps up fight against human trafficking
Chad strengthens its efforts to combat human trafficking, with judicial and security authorities enforcing laws more strictly.
Chad’s government is reinforcing its crackdown on human trafficking, with a sharp focus on protecting women and children. Authorities are enforcing existing laws with renewed urgency, backed by a new circular instruction sent to security and judicial leaders to reinforce anti-trafficking measures.
Human trafficking is a severe violation of human rights, often involving sexual exploitation and forced labor. Since joining the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime in 2009, Chad has strengthened its legal framework, including Ordinance Nº006/PR/2018 and Law Nº12/PR/2018. These measures criminalize trafficking and provide a structured response to the crime.
Under the new directives, security forces must conduct swift investigations, file detailed reports, and ensure all cases are transferred to the appropriate courts. Affected individuals’ files are also routed to the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice and the National Commission Against Human Trafficking for rigorous tracking and follow-up.
Provincial delegates have been tasked with strict enforcement of these guidelines. The initiative aims to build a national database to support the development of a robust anti-trafficking strategy across Chad.
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