A baby trafficking ring has been convicted - but what now for the babies?
Nineteen individuals in Indonesia have been convicted for operating a human trafficking ring involving at least 34 babies. While the legal proceedings have concluded, the long-term welfare and placement of the rescued children remain uncertain.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing crisis of human trafficking in Southeast Asia and the systemic challenges in protecting vulnerable victims after legal intervention.
A baby trafficking ring has been convicted - but what now for the babies? Close Nineteen people in Indonesia have been convicted for trafficking at least 34 babies. Investigators say 20 babies were bound for Singapore - and at least 12 made it there.
But the biggest question wasn't answered in court - what happens to the children now? The BBC's Astudestra Ajengrastri and Tessa Wong explain everything you need to know.
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