Albanian Corruption Fuels Human Trafficking
June 27, 2006
Sali Berisha (file photo) (epa)
June 26, 2006 -- Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha said today widespread corruption in Albania's judicial system and government has exacerbated the country's human trafficking problem.
He also criticized law enforcement authorities for not tackling the problem adequately.
Human trafficking within Albania and the smuggling of Albanians to other countries has flourished since the end of communism in 1990 in the Balkan republic.
Berisha said Albania is determined to change its image and will increase funds for police efforts to stamp out the practice.
(AP)