Critical congress mandated Indigenous report canceled
By Dianne Pratt, Freedom United
| November 30th, 2025News Digest |
| OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS |
| Human trafficking US government removes critical report addressing trafficking epidemic of Indigenous peoples The Department of Justice quietly removed a congressionally mandated report on Indigenous American disappearances, deaths, and trafficking, claiming compliance with “anti-DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) orders. This offensive decision undermines action to combat the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis. Show more… |
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| Child slavery Campaign of terror continues—hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria Armed insurgents abducted 315 Nigerian girls in what has been called the “worst mass abductions the country has seen.” Authorities fear they may face forced labor, forced conscription, or forced marriage. Human rights organization warns ongoing government failures are creating a “lost generation” as boys are also kidnapped. Show more… |
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| Law & policy 60 stranded Bangladeshi migrants board flight to Malaysia—UN warns of exploitation and debt bondage Sixty delayed Bangladeshi migrants reached Malaysia this week through Bangladesh’s official overseas program. But experts warn the system remains deeply flawed. Workers continue to report exploitation and crippling debt bondage, raising urgent concerns about government transparency and accountability. Show more… |
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