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Is this really the 'last stronghold' of slavery, or is it the last place where slavery isn't hidden away from prying eyes and is somewhat accepted. From what I
by pedalpete 13y ago
Is this really the 'last stronghold' of slavery, or is it the last place where slavery isn't hidden away from prying eyes and is somewhat accepted.
From what I understand human trafficking and slavery are alive and well.
- pbiggar 13y agoAs I recall [1], Mauritania is the last stronghold of old-style slavery, where people legally own other people. There are many other kinds of slavery which involve people being held captive. That said, read the article, its very interesting. [1] From reading http://www.amazon.com/Disposable-People-Slavery-Global-Economy/dp/0520272919 http://www.amazon.com/Disposable-People-Slavery-Global-Econo... a few years ago