A chilling discovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina has drawn international attention as authorities struggle to unravel a suspected child trafficking operation involving 31 minors found in squalid conditions. The investigation began weeks ago after a young girl escaped a derelict house in Brčko and sought help from a passerby.
A Scene of Despair
Authorities described finding infants to 12-year-olds living in "inadequate conditions," with leaked photos revealing cramped rooms littered with debris. Toys remained on window sills, and weather-worn children's clothing hung on outdoor lines long after police secured the site.
Mounting Questions
Brčko District Chief Prosecutor Radmilo Ivanović told CGTN Europe that critical gaps remain: "We don't know who left those children there or who was coming to pick them up." Multiple arrests have been made, but officials confirm no clear motive or timeline for the case.
Humanitarian Crisis
Denis Šehanović of the Brčko Red Cross revealed the children required immediate medical care for parasitic infections upon rescue. "Cases like this haven't existed here in past years," he emphasized. The organization now provides temporary shelter while authorities work to identify victims – many lacking official documentation.
As global human rights organizations monitor developments, the case highlights persistent vulnerabilities in combating cross-border child exploitation networks.
