MPs concerned over alleged human trafficking in Ayia Napa

Allegations of human trafficking and exploitation of young women working in Ayia Napa, highlighted in a recent Channel 4 documentary, were at the centre of a discussion at the House human rights committee on Monday.

Committee chairwoman and Akel MP Irini Charalambides said deputy migration minister Nicholas Ioannides is expected to address the committee within the next two weeks, to brief the MPs on measures taken by his ministry and the relevant services to protect victims, tackle human trafficking, and penalise perpetrators.