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He continued, "I saved money and traveled a long way through the desert to reach the African
country, excited to pursue my dream. But upon arrival, I was devastated to discover that there
was no football club. Instead, I had fallen into the clutches of a human trafficking gang, and the
broker was one of its members."

Beatings and Death Threats

The young man stated, "They forced me to work for them under threats and beatings. They

were involved in the exploitation of women, and my role was to guard and transport them from
one location to another. I attempted to escape the first time, but they caught me, brutally

assaulted me, and threatened to kill me if I ever attempted to flee again."

Escape and Stability

He mentioned that his second attempt to escape was successful, aided by someone who
sympathized with him. He traveled through several countries before finally returning home

safely. Later, a friend living in the UAE offered to help him find a job. Arriving on a visitor's visa,
he secured employment with a private security company, which transformed his life and
provided him with psychological, mental, and social stability.

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