'Slave ship' was involved in child trafficking - UN

A ship at the centre of a frantic search in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea was involved in child trafficking, officials confirmed today.

'Slave ship' was involved in child trafficking - UN

A ship at the centre of a frantic search in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea was involved in child trafficking, officials confirmed today.

Aid workers who interviewed the 43 children and young adults removed from the Nigerian-registered Etireno when it docked in Benin said those old enough to be aware of what was happening confirmed they were headed to Gabon to work.

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