Kenya joins G7 in renewed pledge against migrant smuggling
Kenya has joined leaders of the Group of Seven nations and South Korea in a declaration pledging tougher action against organised networks behind migrant smuggling and human trafficking...
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Kenya has joined the Group of Seven (G7) nations and South Korea in a renewed pledge to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
- The declaration was adopted at the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday, June 17.
- Key signatories include leaders from the G7, South Korea, and Kenya's President William Ruto.
- The plan involves sanctions against smugglers, cooperation with online platforms, and dismantling trafficking networks in countries of origin and transit.
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