Here a some countries that need to clean up their acts prior to giving moral lectures to other Countries.
Countries with the highest prevalence of modern slavery include:
Top 5 Countries by Prevalence
- North Korea: 104.6 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with the government forcing citizens into communal labor and exploiting them for economic gain.
- Eritrea: 90.3 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with the government forcing indefinite military service and exploiting citizens for labor.
- Mauritania: 32 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with a long history of chattel slavery and human trafficking.
- Saudi Arabia: 21.3 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with instances of forced labor and human trafficking.
- Central African Republic: 22.3 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with many children forced into conscription and labor.
Countries with the Largest Number of Slaves
- India: 11.05 million people are enslaved, with forms of modern slavery including forced child labor, forced marriage, and bonded labor.
- China: 5.77 million people are enslaved, with exploitation in various industries, government-forced labor and organ harvesting.
- Pakistan: 2.35 million people are enslaved, with debt slavery and bonded labor being significant issues.
- Russia: 1.9 million people are enslaved, with instances of forced labor and human trafficking
- Indonesia: 1.83 million people are enslaved, with exploitation in industries such as agriculture and manufacturing.
Other Countries with Significant Modern Slavery Issues
- Afghanistan: 22.2 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with forced begging and labor exploitation.
- South Sudan: 20.5 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with instances of forced labor and human trafficking.
- Burundi: 40 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with state-imposed forced labor.
- Iran: 16.2 people per 1,000 are enslaved, with instances of forced labor, organ harvesting, and human trafficking.
addendum:
South Sudan: The main perpetrators of slavery have been Arab militias, backed by the Sudanese government, targeting non-Arab groups such as the Dinka and Nuer. These militias, known as the murahaleen, have been accused of raiding villages, killing men, and abducting women and children to be sold into slavery.
Key Groups Involved:
– Arab Militias (Murahaleen): Backed by the Sudanese government, these groups have been responsible for many slave raids and abductions.
– National Islamic Front (NIF): The NIF, which came to power in Sudan in 1989, has been accused of encouraging the use of slavery as a weapon of war.
– Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA): Although not primarily focused on slavery, the LRA, supported by Khartoum, has been known to abduct civilians.
Motivations:
– Ethnic and Religious Tensions: The conflict often pits Arab Muslims against non-Arab groups, including Christians and those practicing traditional beliefs.
– Economic Interests: Slave trading has been a lucrative business, with slaves being sold for as little as $50 apiece.
Efforts to Combat Slavery:
– Christian Solidarity International (CSI): This organization has been working to free slaves and provide aid to those affected.
– Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART UK): This organization provides support to communities affected by slavery and conflict.