2015 Nepal Earthquake

Nepal bus inspection for suspected trafficking victims

Nepal earthquake survivors are falling prey to human trafficking

November 15, 2016Economics

Millions of people across Nepal’s earthquake-ravaged districts are still struggling to survive. Many have grown desperate — enough to fall for traffickers’ offers of a good life elsewhere.

Woman with tool in front of damaged building

Nepali immigrants who came to the US after the 2015 earthquake can stay a little longer

October 27, 2016Development

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