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Ethiopia has sentenced five individuals to death for human trafficking, marking the first time capital punishment has been applied for this offense in the country.
The group was convicted for operating on the “eastern route” used by migrants from the Horn of Africa, following a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of many Ethiopian migrants at sea.
Ethiopian officials view this ruling as a significant step in combating human trafficking and have established specialized task forces for better investigations and victim protection.
Although capital punishment is allowed in Ethiopia, it is seldom enforced, with the last execution occurring over ten years ago.
Read more at: Ethiopia Issues First Death Sentences for Human Trafficking Syndicate
