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Slavery In Niger

Illegal but still continuining, freed slaves have set up their own initiative in Niger

Slavery is still thriving in the 21st century, on every continent, despite it being officially illegal in most countries. The show hears from women freed from a life of bondage in Niger.

Also on the programme: Portugese painter Paula Rego talks life, art and politics. Plus, the young archaeologist unearthing family secrets in Yugoslavia.

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22 minutes

麻豆社 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project