Children as young as six forced into slavery after overseas adoption

Monday 19 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 19 May 2025, 8:42am

Children as young as six are being made to work as house slaves after being adopted from overseas. A social worker reported that these children face threats, beatings, and sexual abuse.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 19 May 2025, 7:28am

   Children 'put into slavery' after adopted from overseas (opens in new tab)

   • Children 'put into slavery' after adopted from overses (opens in new tab) Mon 19 May 2025, 7:28am
2. Stuff via RNZMon 19 May 2025, 8:42am

   Children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves (opens in new tab)

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