KHARTOUM, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Sudan on Friday expressed regret over putting its name in Tier 3 countries of the U.S Trafficking in Persons Report.
"Sudan's Foreign Ministry expresses regret over putting Sudan's name in Tier 3 countries of the U.S. 2016 Trafficking in Persons Report without any facts or evidences," the ministry said in a statement Friday.
"The report ignored most of the nation's efforts to combat this heinous crime, which has received great appreciation from other countries, regional and international organizations," it noted.
The ministry said the report depended on secondary sources from non-official organizations and other parties that "have kept on fabricating enmity against Sudan for political motives."
The ministry also reiterated Sudan's commitment to combating human trafficking.
Sudan has witnessed an increase in human trafficking and illegal immigration. The country is considered one of the thoroughfares for human trafficking and illegal immigration.
In October 2014, Sudan hosted an international conference on combating human trafficking and illegal immigration which included the participation of African and European countries.
European countries had previously vowed to support Sudan in combating human trafficking after Khartoum asked for logistical air and maritime support to pursue the multi-national human smugglers.
