Summary

South African police rescued 26 naked Ethiopian men from a suspected human trafficking operation in Johannesburg after they escaped from a house where they were held.

Three suspects were arrested, and police believe the captivity method was intended to humiliate and prevent escape.

While 11 men were hospitalized, others remain unaccounted for. This follows a 2024 case in the same area involving 82 Ethiopian migrants.

Police are investigating potential links between the cases but face language barriers.

South Africa continues to struggle with xenophobia and migration-related issues.