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Mauritania and Slavery

The Breakfast Podcast

Published
April 25, 2026
Duration
1:25
Summary source
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Last updated
Jul 5, 2026

Discusses society, culture.

Summary

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.

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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.

Themes

  • society
  • culture