50 trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

Fifty trafficked Nigerian women have been rescued from Lebanon and returned to their home country. 

They have been placed in quarantine as a precaution against coronavirus and will be interviewed about their experiences. 

The Nigerian Foreign Ministry said the Lebanese authorities had assisted in securing the women's release.

Last year, a Nigerian woman was freed from forced labour in Lebanon. 

A further 15 Nigerians, stranded in Lebanon due to lockdowns, have also been repatriated.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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