Slavery's last stronghold

Mauritania’s endless sea of sand dunes hides an open secret: An estimated 10% to 20% of the population lives in slavery. But as one woman’s journey shows, the first step toward freedom is realizing you’re enslaved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yQlOPD8mNo

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2012/03/world/mauritania.slaverys.las...

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By britexpat• 3 Aug 2012 04:24

TFS.. Indeed an eye opener for many. However, slavery exists still in many countries. For example, it is still practiced in India, Pakistan and Nepal to name a few.

By Bachus• 3 Aug 2012 04:13

Exactly.

By Good old joe• 1 Aug 2012 07:07

Sponsorship for instance... You are tied hand and foot to the guy who brings you in and holds your papers.

By Bachus• 1 Aug 2012 02:56

Sad story, but I disagree with the OP in that their are many, many strongholds of slavery around the world.

By anonymous• 31 Jul 2012 22:42

Hate to say this but check out the stoning to death of a couple in Mali this week. The barbarians are at the gates.....

By Molten Metal• 31 Jul 2012 20:09

We be wise to consider everybody equal & live life by sharing and caring ....

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