Slavery Today | Slave Redemption Has a Role in Combating Slavery in Sudan
Martin Arrowsmith is a writer and activist based in Washington, D.C.
Summary: Many human rights organizations, particularly Christian Solidarity International, strive to liberate enslaved Sudanese by purchasing the slaves’ freedom, a process known as redemption. Opponents of slave redemption argue that the practice actually perpetuates slavery by driving up the market price of slaves, making slave trading more profitable. However, in many communities, ineffective antislavery legislation and corrupt law enforcement provide substantial bulwarks to...
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