Slavery in Turkey
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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[edit]
Slavery was a significant part of the Ottoman Empire's economy.
Modern[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "UN highlights human trafficking". BBC News. 2007-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ^ "48.000 modern slaves in Turkey". Agos. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ 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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