Swazi trafficking.(WORLD)(EMBASSY ROW)

Byline: James Morrison, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Swazi trafficking

The ambassador from Swaziland said yesterday that the tiny southern African kingdom is victimized by smugglers who sell women into prostitution and children into forced labor.

Ambassador Ephraim M. Hlophe added that his government endorsed the anti-trafficking bill President Bush signed Jan. 10.

"Swaziland wants to work hand in hand with the United States and other countries in efforts to reduce human trafficking, not only in Africa, but on every continent," he said.

"Swaziland is ready to work with the United States to harmonize our legislation, so that all efforts to …