Child trafficking on the rise in Vietnam

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Updated January 14, 2009 21:49:39

People trafficking continues to blight Asia. While figures are unreliable, non-government groups have expressed concern to Australia that child trafficking, especially in Vietnam, is on the rise. Many countries have been working to assist Vietnam in fighting people smuggling, with mixed success. Australia is among them, with Immigration minister Chris Evans in Vietnam this week to help build broader co-operation and better technical capabilities.

Presenter: Linda Mottram, Canberra Correspondent
Speaker: Senator Chris Evans, Australian Immigration Minister

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