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When did the last country in the world to outlaw slavery do so?

Question #150438. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jan 08 2024.
Originally posted Jan 08 2024 9:00 PM.

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While Mauritania abolished slavery in 1981, it was not a criminal offense until 2017! As horrible as this is, one could argue there are still an estimated 49.6 million enslaved people today in 2024. It is not state-sanctioned per say, but it is still a horror way to many people still are enduring.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_Mauritania

link https://www.walkfree.org/reports/global-estimates-of-modern-slavery-2022/
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jan 08 2024.
Jan 08 2024, 9:05 PM
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