June 26th, 2014
02:39 PM ET

Nepal's Organ Trail: How traffickers steal kidneys

On the streets of Kathmandu, the sight of people begging for kidney treatment has become common.

The capital of Nepal is no different from many places in the world where aging populations, poor diets and no health insurance systems mean increased organ disease.

The organ in highest demand is the kidney and black market traffickers are meeting that demand.

CNN Freedom Project's new documentary investigates the appalling illegal trade in kidneys.

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