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Navigating the Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: The Case of Burmese Fishermen in Indonesia
The global seafood industry, a cornerstone of international trade and sustenance, has been marred by revelations of forced labor and human trafficking. A poignant example emerged in 2015 when the Associated Press uncovered the plight of Burmese fishermen subjected to inhumane conditions on the remote Indonesian island of Benjina. These individuals were lured under false pretenses, stripped of their freedom, and compelled to work under brutal conditions to supply seafood that eventually reached markets worldwide.