Uganda Cracks Down on Illegal Migration, Human Trafficking

0:00It's April 28th. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Uganda authorities launched a big crackdown on illegal migration, detaining 231 foreigners since Monday. They're tying it straight to human traffickers and cyber scam operations, with raids hitting spots across the country. Once we've targeted Nigerians living up north, while another busted a sealed compound in Kampala, holding 169 people from places like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana and Myanmar. Thirty-six women were among them, all in a set up with its own restaurant to keep folks locked in. Many lacked passports or legal papers, and officials say some got lured in with fake job offers while others were running online scams or holding. Suspicious gear. Uganda is known for opening its arms to refugees from neighbors like Congo and South Sudan, with easy entry for short visits from tons of countries. Spokesman Simon Peter Mundaei broke it down into three groups under questioning, trafficking

1:02victims, suspected ring leaders, and plain visa. Overstayers. The victims and overstayers will get help heading home once they buy their own tickets. Ring leaders face charges and possible deportation, signaling Uganda's balancing act between hospitality and cracking down on crime.