Bahrain exhibition marking World Day against Trafficking opens

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

A five-day exhibition has opened at the City Centre Bahrain marking the World Day against Trafficking annually observed on July 30. Public Security Deputy Chief Major-General Dr Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa opened the expo on behalf of Public Security Chief Lieutenant General Tariq bin Hassan Al Hasan.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Director-General of General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Evidence, Interior Ministry’s directices and members of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee.

The event includes various sections, including efforts to fight anti-human trafficking crimes. Visitors were treated to memorial gifts and awareness publications. The Kingdom of Bahrain has maintained its top tier ranking, for the fifth consecutive year, in recognition of its dedicated efforts to combat human trafficking.

The US State Department’s 2022 report on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) has placed the Kingdom of Bahrain in Tier 1 status.