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AG steps up trafficking action

By Journal on September 21, 2023 Asia Foundation, attorney general, Hilary Hosia, Human Trafficking cases, Lometo Philippo, MIMRA, RMI government+, US Embassy News Archive

A low-key launch by the Attorney General could have big implications for oversight of trafficking in persons. Last week, US Embassy officials joined with representatives of the Asia Foundation and the Attorney General’s office for the official launch ceremony of RMI’s Legal Case Management System for Human Trafficking cases. The launch was emceed by Assistant Attorney […]

Joey wins trafficking award

By Journal on July 27, 2023 Asia Foundation, Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, DJ Yastamon, Goodwin Silk, human trafficking, Jasmine Myazoe, Jerakoj Joey Bejang, Joe Bejang, Joey Bejang, Lieom Loeak, Lometo Philippo, Mary Bejang, Tier 3 blacklist, Tinong Kramer, Yastamon News Archive

WILMER JOEL The legend of Jebro, who defeated his 11 elder brothers in a canoe race for the title of irooj (chief) by obeying his mother’s counsel, happened simultaneously with Jerakoj Joey Bejang and five of his friends as they listened to a mother’s advice in putting together a video for the first-ever human trafficking […]