Abstract
Human trafficking for ransom is a new form of trafficking facilitated by digitally-supported communication, particularly, mobile phones. But why do Eritreans appear to be among the most vulnerable to this form of trafficking? This chapter looks at the role of network gatekeepers, and the dependence of Eritrean refugees, who live in a ‘black hole’ in the digital architecture, on these gatekeepers, placing them at the mercy of smugglers and traffickers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mobile Africa |
| Subtitle of host publication | Human Trafficking and the Digital Divide |
| Place of Publication | Bamendaa, Cameroon |
| Publisher | Langaa RPCIG |
| Chapter | 2 |
| Pages | 33-62 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789956551132 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Black hole
- gatekeeping
- refugees
- network
- ransom
- human trafficking
- mobile phones
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