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‘The whole country is doing it’: how illegal kidney traders target Pakistan’s desperate brick kiln workers

Enslaved by debt, victims often feel compelled to sell an organ to repay loans – but can find themselves even worse off after the procedure

‘The whole country is doing it’: how illegal kidney traders target Pakistan’s desperate brick kiln workers

TL;DR

  • Debt can force victims to sell organs.
  • Organ sales do not always resolve financial problems.
  • Victims may end up in a worse condition after the procedure.