Full article: Network of human traffickers forced women into prostitution in Amsterdam

With the arrest of five pimps and four operators of window brothels in Amsterdam's Red Light District the Netherlands' Public Prosecution Service believes it has captured an international gang of human traffickers.

Enforcing their demands with brute violence the gang forced a large number of women to work as prostitutes.

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Full article: Panel of customers advises Amsterdam City Council on well-being of prostitutes

A panel of customers of prostitutes in Amsterdam has been advising the city since this summer on issues such as human trafficking and forced prostitution.

Critics say the city's policy of reducing window prostitution, as part of efforts to spruce up and repupose Amsterdam's city centre, will force many prostitutes underground -- possibly subjecting them to abuse and exploitation.

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