UK convicts woman in 25-year domestic slavery case
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
January 25th, 2026
News Digest
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| Domestic slavery Justice for survivor after 25 years trapped in domestic slavery in the UK A woman identified in court as K was 16 when she was moved into the home of Mandy Wixon, a mother of ten, in Gloucestershire, UK. Over the next 25 years, she was subjected to horrific abuse and forced domestic servitude. Show more… |
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| Human trafficking Over 220 migrants freed from secret underground prison in Libya Authorities uncovered the underground prison in Libya, where traffickers held migrants in severe conditions. Security sources said the facility sat nearly three meters below ground and held people, including women and children, for months and even years. Show more… |
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| Supply chain Labubu: Scary toys, even scarier working conditions As demand for the furry figurines known as Labubu surged worldwide, workers at a factory in China’s paid the price. Workers say they faced excessive overtime, unsafe conditions, exploitation, and a lack of basic labor protections. Show more… |
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| Slavery in conflictEconomic desperation and brutal repression compound modern slavery risks in Iran |
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