US Downgrades Sudan to Lowest Tier in Trafficking Report; Officials Reject

The US State Department reclassified Sudan to Tier 3 in its annual Trafficking in Persons report, citing child recruitment and expanded sexual exploitation and forced labor amid the ongoing civil war. Sudanese officials reject the findings, while experts warn of consequences for aid and sanctions. This marks a reversal of prior progress, reflecting the conflict's erosion of anti-trafficking efforts.