About this episode
This episode discusses the history of slavery in Mauritania, the last country to officially abolish it in 1981, and the ongoing issues of caste-based slavery despite its legal status.
Mauritania was the last country in the world to officially abolish slavery in 1981. However, despite its legal status, international organizations accuse the country of perpetuating caste-based slavery.
People in this episode
Host: Patricia López Muñoz
Topics covered
- slavery
- caste-based slavery
- human rights
- Mauritania
- abolition
Keywords
- Mauritania
- slavery
- abolition
- caste
- human rights
- 1981
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Mauritania
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