People In Niger Are Still Born Into Slavery (2005)

Modern Day Slaves (2005): While there is no market place more than 870,000 people are living in slavery in Niger. For similar stories, see: The Hidden Brutality Of Qatar s FIFA World Cup Preparations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6yoBcEXwmQ The Modern Slaves Behind The Vegetables On Your Table https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EciOdqetWrU The Christian Missionary Buying Up Sudanese Slaves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClC8oZT_SKk Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: https://www.journeyman.tv/film/2728/modern-day-slaves Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures The chains and markets may be gone, but in 21st century Africa, people are still being born as slaves. “I am a slave,” proclaims Amalouz sadly. In May 2003, after years of international pressure, the government of Niger finally outlawed slavery. But according to Weila Ilgulas, leader of the anti-slavery group Timidria, “more than 870,000 people” are still enslaved today. He claims the government is using the abolition as a premise for arguing that the problem no longer exists. But a trip to the North reveals a different story. Dark skinned members of certain tribes continue to work unpaid for their light skinned masters. “I cannot prevent my daughter from being a slave,” confides Hilethay. “Somebody who works like me cannot claim to be equal to their master.” Although many slaves have heard about the law granting them emancipation, they have no means of escaping. But there is hope. Slaves have a potent ally in Prince Moustapha, son of a powerful chief. He’s freed all his slaves and is challenging the government: “Each Nigerien must stand up and recognise that slavery has to end … One slave is one too many.” ABC Australia – Ref. 2728 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.