Uganda: Adoption Could Be Cover for Traffickers

17 February 2007

Kampala — Judges have warned of child trafficking for slavery and other abuses under the guise of adoption.

Child adoption became a thorny issue during the recent judges' conference as many called for stringent steps to be instituted, especially when foreigners seek to adopt Ugandan children. Some judges, however, advocated a relaxation of the laws regarding adoption.

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