![Lisbon plaques remember Portugal's 'silenced' role in slavery Lisbon plaques remember Portugal's 'silenced' role in slavery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705646363_TBLisbonmayorjp.jpg)
Lisbon plaques remember Portugal's 'silenced' role in slavery
Plaques turning the spotlight on Lisbon's role in slavery and "silenced" African history have been installed in various locations.
Sat Jan 20 2024
![Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of ex-girlfriend Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of ex-girlfriend](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41700210619_TBSeanCoombsjpg.jpg)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of ex-girlfriend
Cassandra Ventura alleges that Sean Combs forced her to engage in sex acts with a succession of male prostitutes he hired while he watched.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims: Report Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71482148784_humantraffickings.jpg)
Sharp rise in number of modern slavery victims: Report
This is according to the latest Global Slavery Index of the human rights organisation Walk Free.
Wed May 24 2023
![Caste in India: Hip hop fights for Dalit rights Caste in India: Hip hop fights for Dalit rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680505082_therukural.jpg)
Caste in India: Hip hop fights for Dalit rights
About 240 million Dalits are confined to the bottom of India's hierarchical society.
Mon Apr 03 2023
![Sex, lies and video cams: Andrew Tate turned women into slaves, prosecutors say Sex, lies and video cams: Andrew Tate turned women into slaves, prosecutors say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61675413230_ROMANIA.jpg)
Sex, lies and video cams: Andrew Tate turned women into slaves, prosecutors say
The woman from Moldova thought it was love. Internet celebrity Andrew Tate had offered her a new life.
Fri Feb 03 2023
![Dutch PM Rutte expected to apologise for slavery and its consequences Dutch PM Rutte expected to apologise for slavery and its consequences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671451004_MarkRutte.jpg)
Dutch PM Rutte expected to apologise for slavery and its consequences
Prime Minister Mark Rutte is due to deliver a speech in which he is expected to apologise for the Netherlands' historical role in slavery and its consequences into the present day.
Mon Dec 19 2022
![US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-10/41570544193_ChineseUSFlag.jpg)
US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns
The level of seizures reflects how a policy intended to heap pressure on Beijing over its Uyghur detention camps in Xinjiang.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593500393_immigrantsIndonesi.jpg)
Tougher laws needed against modern slavery syndicates
Human trafficking syndicates involving the sale of domestic helpers were rife during the COVID-19 pandemic and the MCO.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Harvard must face lawsuit over 'horrific' slave photos - Massachusetts court Harvard must face lawsuit over 'horrific' slave photos - Massachusetts court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656038412_HARVARD.jpg)
Harvard must face lawsuit over 'horrific' slave photos - Massachusetts court
Harvard University can be sued for mistreating a descendant of slaves who were forced to be photographed in 1850 for a study.
Fri Jun 24 2022
![Court shown videos of Siti Bainun's alleged 'slavery treatment' Court shown videos of Siti Bainun's alleged 'slavery treatment'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650034695_PengasasRumahBonda.jpg)
Court shown videos of Siti Bainun's alleged 'slavery treatment'
The Sessions Court here today was shown several video recordings of the treatment given to inmates, alleged like slaves, by Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648008468_KINGSTON.jpg)
British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations
Activists protest to demand reparations for slavery amid growing scrutiny of the British Empire's colonial legacy.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631591771_TBHAMZAH.jpg)
Malaysia seeks holistic solutions to end modern day slavery
Hamzah said the government is looking at effective methods to reduce the problem of human trafficking and forced labour.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Slave room discovered at Pompeii in 'rare' find Slave room discovered at Pompeii in 'rare' find](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636347631_MountVesuvius.jpg)
Slave room discovered at Pompeii in 'rare' find
Pompeii archaeologists said they have unearthed the remains of a "slave room" in an exceptionally rare find at a Roman villa.
Mon Nov 08 2021
![Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625108837_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch
The police found 62 cases of forced labour last year, mostly in the service and manufacturing sector, and less than 10 so far this year.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![An audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery An audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621489439_MALAYSIA.jpg)
An audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery
The contrasting conclusions highlight little-known flaws in global efforts to monitor labour conditions.
Thu May 20 2021