Botswana a transit for human trafficking

The crime of trafficking in persons is a public security concern around the world and Botswana has not been spared, either as a source or transit route. Even though Botswana is believed to be making significant strides in guarding against a surge in human trafficking, traffickers have marked the country as a new transit route as police statistics indicate.

Existing and emerging wars and conflicts have led to a dramatic development of trafficking in the region. Those living in conflict-affected areas may experience abuse, violence and exploitation, including trafficking in persons and using Botswana as a transit with their destination usually being South Africa.