
Mauritania and Slavery
The Breakfast Podcast
- Published
- April 25, 2026
- Duration
- 1:25
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- May 10, 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.
Show notes
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