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Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso released after 16 years

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Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino trafficking victim, has been released after 16 years of detention. Her case highlights the significant dangers faced by migrant workers abroad and the limitations of the Philippine government's ability to protect its citizens. Veloso was arrested in 2010 in Yogyakarta on drug charges, which she maintained were false, and advocates argue she was a victim of human trafficking. AI

RANK_REASON The release of a high-profile trafficking victim after a long detention period is a significant event with policy implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso released after 16 years

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    How Mary Jane Veloso’s case exposes gaps in Filipino migrant protection

    Migrant rights advocates have hailed the release of Filipino trafficking victim Mary Jane Veloso after 16 years in detention as a victorious milestone, but warn that her case exposes the dangers that still confront many vulnerable workers overseas. After coming harrowingly close …

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