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Human trafficking allegations test diplomatic immunity

By Traver Riggins

Allegations of human trafficking against Qatar diplomat highlight immunity issue

Excerpts from this story referencing "abuse":

"… rced them to work around the clock for little pay while enduring emotional abuse and -- according to one woman -- sexual assault.The human trafficking laws …"

"… n rights activists of not doing enough to address persistent complaints of abuse by visiting foreign officials.Each year, about 3,500 visas are issued to d …"

"… anizations like the World Bank. Between 2000 and 2008, 42 cases of alleged abuse of these laborers were discovered by the federal Government Accountability …"

"… uld Be Strengthened,” outlined factors that complicate investigations of abuse allegations — with diplomatic immunity at the forefront. Recommendations …"

Continuing impact from Center series

By Kristen Lombardi

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And as commemorating events get underway nationwide, the Center for Public Integrity’s recent proje

Despite allegations, no prosecutions for war zone sex trafficking

By Nick Schwellenbach and Carol D. Leonnig

Eight years ago, President George W. Bush issued a stern policy on sex trafficking in war zones — a policy that remains on the books to this

Excerpts from this story referencing "abuse":

"… estions from a freelance reporter who said she had interviewed some of the abused women.The memo says the contractors moved the women to at least three loc …"

"… mer in the Eastern District of Virginia, alleging wrongful death and other abuses on behalf of families of Iraqi victims. The sworn statement was withdrawn …"

"… n Kabul, “was aware that some members of [the company’s] workforce had abused the MWR [moral, welfare and recreation] policy for the purposes of seekin …"