Ethiopia ponders stiffer penalties for human smuggling
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Ethiopia is drafting a new law to stiffen punishments for human trafficking.
The Ministry of Justice old state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate that human smuggling is increasing alarmingly. Ethiopians are among Africans who are trying to reach Europe, and dying en route.
Ethiopia's current laws stipulate prison terms ranging from five to 20 years for crimes related to human smuggling and a maximum fine of $2,500.
