In a heroic rescue operation, the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, has successfully facilitated the repatriation of six young Sierra Leonean girls who were victims of human trafficking.
The girls, aged between 14 and 22 years old, were trafficked to Senegal in October 2023 under false pretenses of employment at a restaurant.
After enduring exploitation and abuse, the brave girls managed to escape from their traffickers and seek refuge at the Sierra Leone Embassy in Dakar.
Acting swiftly, embassy officials coordinated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to ensure the safe return of the girls to their homeland.
Scheduled to depart for Freetown on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, these resilient survivors are finally on their way home.
This poignant journey marks a significant victory in the fight against human trafficking and underscores the vital role of diplomatic missions in protecting the rights and welfare of citizens abroad.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
