According to the report, the current government of Afghanistan did not make any efforts to prevent trafficking in Afghanistan.
"After August 15, the Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
did not investigate, prosecute, or convict any traffickers, nor did it identify or protect any trafficking victims or make any efforts to prevent trafficking. The Taliban shut down shelters and protective services for victims of crime, including trafficking victims— leaving vulnerable populations without support," the report reads.
But the Islamic Emirate denies claims made in the report, saying that Afghanistan is a secure place for all Afghans.
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has prevented all illegal actions such as human trafficking and it has taken decisive measures against it," said Bilal Karimi, deputy front man of the Islamic Emirate.
In addition to Afghanistan, the new state-sponsors section listed Russia, Burma, Cuba, Iran, North Korea
...hereditary Communist monarchy distinguished by its truculence and periodic acts of violence. Distinguishing features include Songun (Army First) policy, which involves feeding the army before anyone but the Dear Leadership, and Juche, which is Kim Jong Il's personal interpretation of Marxism-Leninism, which he told everybody was brilliant. In 1950 the industrialized North invaded agrarian South Korea. Twenty-one countries of the United Nations eventually contributed to the UN force opposing the invasion, with the United States providing around 90% of the military personnel. Seventy years later the economic results are in and it doesn't look good for Juche..., and five other countries with a "documented 'policy or pattern' of human trafficking," forced labor in government-affiliated sectors, sexual slavery in government camps or that employ or recruit child soldiers.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that currently there are nearly 25 million trafficking victims worldwide.
"The scale of this problem is vast. There are nearly 25 million people currently victims of trafficking. 25 million people. The United States is committed to fighting it because trafficking destabilizes societies, it undermines economies, it harms workers, it enriches those who exploit them, it undercuts legitimate business, and most fundamentally, because it is so profoundly wrong," he said.
Meanwhile,
...back at the wrecked scow, Agent 49 felt gingerly for his head. It was still there. He had been hoping differently...
legal experts believe that this report may have bad effects on Afghanistan.
"Human trafficking and forced labor are rejected and do not have any legal justification," said Rohullah Sahkhizada, legal expert.
The US State Department added that it is trying to arrest human traffickers and prevent crimes related to human trafficking.