April 25, 2004
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The trafficking of human beings is a problem in every African country, says the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef).
Children are the biggest victims in what is a very complex phenomenon. They are forced into slavery, recruited as child soldiers or sold into prostitution.
Children are twice as likely to be trafficked as women.
89% of the countries had trafficking to and from neighbouring countries, but 34% also had a human trade to Europe.
There are no reliable figures for just how many people are trafficked in Africa, but it is likely to run into the millions.
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