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Slavery in Turkey is illegal, though like many other countries, it suffers from issues relating to human trafficking. Historically, slavery in Turkey was significant during the Ottoman Empire period.

History

Slavery was a significant part of the Ottoman Empire's economy.

Modern

Turkey is one of the top destinations for victims of human trafficking, according to a report produced by the UNDOC.[1]

A 2016 report based on the Global Slavery Index estimated that there may be about "48,000 people in Turkey [who] live like modern slaves".[2]

Many members of the Afro-Turk minority are descendants of the former slaves.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "UN highlights human trafficking". BBC News. 2007-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  2. ^ "48.000 modern slaves in Turkey". Agos. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  3. ^ Durugönül, Esma (2003-01-01). "The Invisibility Of Turks Of African Origin And The Construction Of Turkish Cultural Identity: The Need for a New Historiography". Journal of Black Studies. 33 (3): 281–294. doi:10.1177/0021934702238632. ISSN 0021-9347. S2CID 143777663.
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