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Slavery

Slavery today looks very different from the trans-Atlantic trade or historical enslavement. But some 50 million people are victims of modern-day slavery. The UN has chosen March 25 as the day to remember the victims.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference during the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth?

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth?

Are calls for reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade a sign of Commonwealth's influence waning across Africa?
PoliticsNovember 10, 2024
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Human trafficking and trade — a growing threat for Africa

Many Africans — especially in West Africa — are at risk of being exploited and trafficked on their migration routes.
Human RightsJuly 30, 2024
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Ecuador courts set to rule in landmark labor abuse cases

Ecuador courts set to rule in landmark labor abuse cases

Agricultural workers have said they suffered abuse on plantations producing plant fiber for Japanese company Furukawa.
Human RightsJune 14, 202403:34 min
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Belarus: FSC accused of greenwashing furniture trade

Belarus: FSC accused of greenwashing furniture trade

Rights activists have called for an investigation into furniture produced in Belarusian jails and exported to the EU.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 13, 2024
An aerial image shows KK Park on the Moei River

How Chinese mafia are running a scam factory in Myanmar

How Chinese mafia are running a scam factory in Myanmar

In KK Park, those who refuse to scam face torture, starvation and even murder. DW investigates the brutal compound.
Human RightsJanuary 30, 2024
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Police uncover slave-like conditions on Brazil's plantations

Police uncover slave-like conditions on Brazil's plantations

Brazil is the world's leading coffee exporter. But day laborers on coffee plantations often work in shocking conditions.
GlobalizationJanuary 16, 202407:05 min
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