New global index exposes 'modern slavery' worldwide

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-24560937

Nearly 30 million people around the world are living as slaves, according to a new index ranking 162 countries.

The Global Slavery Index 2013 says India has the highest number of people living in conditions of slavery at 14 million.

But Mauritania has the highest proportional figure with about 4% of its population enslaved.

The report's authors hope it will help governments tackle what they call a "hidden crime".

Estimated number of slaves

India - 13,956,010
China - 2,949,243
Pakistan - 2,127,132
Nigeria - 701,032
Ethiopia - 651,110
Russia - 516,217
Thailand - 472,811
DR Congo - 462,327
Burma - 384,037
Bangladesh - 343,192

[chervilant]

1. Multiple times,

I've posted my contention that radical income inequity is our slavery du jour. And, the almighty dollar has become our company script. I guess it depends on one's definition of slavery...

[Nuclear Unicorn]

2. The OP is about real, genuine you can be beaten and killed slavery

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3. The 30 Million Modern-Day Slaves In One Harrowing Map

http://www.businessinsider.com/map-of-modern-day-slavery-2013-10

A new Global Slavery Index has estimated that 30 million people worldwide are living in modern-day slavery.

John Saeki AFP graphics editor in Hong Kong, published this graphic showing where are around the globe:



Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/map-of-modern-day-slavery-2013-10#ixzz2hyr7fl1t