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There have been more than 39,000 cases of human trafficking recorded in Europe in the past two decades.

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Video. Number of trafficking victims in Europe might be 'higher' than thought

Updated: 10/03/2026 - 7:01 GMT+1

More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years. War and displacement, especially in Ukraine, are fuelling the crisis, as victims face forced labour and sexual exploitation.

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