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SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON announces the 2009 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ANNUAL REPORT with United States Congressman Chris Smith, New Jersey, Director Luis CdeBaca and others on June 16, 2009 in Washington D.C. The State Department placed 52 countries and territories in its watchlist this year, a jump from 40 countries in 2008. Newly added countries include: Angola, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iraq, Lebanon, the Netherlands' Antilles, Nicaragua, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Senegal and the United Arab Emirates - 8 victims murdered July 8th, 2009 no confirmation or action from UAE Police..
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