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Human rights org sees 185% rise in human trafficking cases amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Human trafficking spikes amid COVID-19 pandemic, org says
As COVID-19 cases surge, another hidden issue is taking its toll on our country's most vulnerable. Human trafficking cases have risen 185% compared to this time last year, one human rights organization says.
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