Australia pledges US$55M to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia

By THE MANILA TIMES

Aug 01, 2019 5:48 pm

Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne speaks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Australia Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok on August 1, 2019. AFP PHOTO

BANGKOK: Australia pledged US$55 million to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia on Thursday, vowing to tackle 'modern slavery' ensnaring vulnerable populations across the region, from low-paid workers to underage brides and Rohingya refugees.

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