In a heartwarming turn of events, two long-lost identical twins in Georgia were recently reunited with their birth mother after being separated at birth and sold on the black market. The incredible moment was captured on video and has captivated audiences worldwide.

The twins, Amy and Ano, born in 2002, found themselves in separate families after their mother fell into a coma. Tragically, when their mother was told that her babies had died during childbirth, she was unaware that they had actually been sold to two different families. It was not until years later that Amy and Ano would embark on a journey to find each other.

Their serendipitous reunion was made possible through an investigation into the shocking practice of baby trafficking in Georgia. Journalist Tamuna Museridze, who herself was searching for her own family, established the Facebook group 'Vezdeb', which has since grown to 230,000 members. This group, along with DNA test websites, played a crucial role in exposing the dark adoption network and reuniting families.

Museridze's efforts shed light on the devastating truth that thousands of families in Georgia had been falsely informed that their babies had died at birth when, in reality, they were being trafficked on the black market. The journalist estimates that tens of thousands of babies were stolen from their birth parents over the course of three decades.

For Amy, the belief that she had a twin originated when she saw a girl who resembled her on a TV talent show called 'Georgia's Got Talent' when she was just 12 years old. However, her family dismissed her suspicions, attributing the resemblance to a mere coincidence. It wasn't until seven years later, in November 2021, when Amy posted a video of herself on TikTok, that Ano recognized her twin's face.

Living 200 miles apart, social media bridged the gap between the two sisters, allowing them to connect and eventually meet in person. Despite discrepancies on their birth certificates, their undeniable resemblance confirmed that they were indeed identical twins. The discovery of shared interests, such as music, dancing, and even a genetic bone disorder called dysplasia, further cemented their bond.

However, with the joy of reunion came feelings of anger and confusion. Amy felt that her entire life had been built on lies, while Ano expressed anger towards her adoptive family. Amy described their journey as unraveling a mystery, with each new revelation bringing both excitement and strangeness.

Confronting their respective families, the twins learned the truth behind their adoption. Both mothers, unable to have children of their own, had been led to believe that there were unwanted babies at a local hospital. They were told that by paying the doctors, they could adopt one of these babies and raise them as their own, unaware of the illegal nature of the practice.

After reaching out to the Facebook group 'Vezdeb', the twins received a message from a woman in Germany who believed they might be related, as her own mother had given birth to twins in the same hospital. DNA tests confirmed the connection, and after more than two decades, Amy and Ano were finally reunited with their birth mother, Aza, in an emotional moment captured by the BBC.

For Aza, meeting her long-lost daughters was a life-changing experience, bringing new meaning and joy to her life. The bond between them remains strong, and they continue to stay in touch.

In 2006, Georgia implemented stricter laws to combat trafficking and illegal adoption. In 2022, the government launched an investigation into historic child trafficking. The BBC reached out to the Georgian Interior Ministry for further details on individual cases but was informed that specific information would not be disclosed.

The incredible story of Amy and Ano's reunion serves as a testament to the strength and determination of families searching for their lost loved ones. The exposure of the baby trafficking network in Georgia is a step towards justice and a reminder of the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from such exploitative practices.