WHY????????????? Date: Tue, 2002-05-07 African Slavery in the 21st century is the subject of this dates Registry. Yes, slavery of black Africans still continues. Currently, Arab-Berbers in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania continue to carry out the centuries-old practice of enslaving black Africans. Mauritania has been as vigorous in condemning slavery as any civil rights activist might wish. At least three times last century, slavery was outlawed there, first by the French, who banned it in 1905, then under the new Constitution drawn up after independence in 1960, and a third time in 1980, under the government of President Mohammed Khouna Ould Haidallah. Nevertheless, at present, the country is said to contain the worlds largest population of chattel slaves. Depending upon age and physical condition, they are reportedly sold for as little as $15, given as gifts, or traded for cars, camels, or other goods. Research has uncovered this practice and has documented and analyzed the hatred that the Arab minority holds for blacks, both slave and free, in a country where everyone is Muslim. It is in this part of the world where the use of religion and language successfully enslaves blacks, using a process by which Arab masters produce submissive slaves. There are stories that reveal the capacity for hope and courage and among some former slaves too. Many have become abolitionist leaders as well. These modern slaves often serve as maids or cooks, farm laborers or cattle herders. Many were taken too young to remember their homes or families. Some who have tried to escape have been branded, or have had their Achilles tendons cut; some have been castrated. Many, both male and female, are regularly raped. Yet, the international communitys influence is limited. The Organization of African Unity does not interfere in the internal affairs of its member states. The rules of the World Bank dictate that economic considerations, not human rights issues, determine support. The Sudan receives open support from Libya and other countries. It is a nation of 33 million people, Africas largest country, located between Egypt and Ethiopia. It is greatly divided between northern and southern areas of the country. The north is largely Arab and Muslim; the south is largely black Africans and arge Christian and Animist minorities. Over all, the country is about 70% Muslim, 20 to 25% Animist, and 5% Christian. there is more to be read on this unspeakable crime against humanity!!!!!!!!
Posted on: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:05:50 +0000
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