In Indonesia’s island paradise, slavery remains a daily reality
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The article reports that slavery persists on the Indonesian island of Sumba, despite being illegal for over 160 years. People are born into bondage, work without pay, and are subjected to abuse, including beatings and rape. Many slaves feel resigned to their fate, as their status is considered unchangeable. The story highlights the gap between legal prohibitions and ongoing practices in remote areas.
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People born into bondage on Sumba
Slavery has been illegal in what is now Indonesia for more than 160 years.
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Slavery exists on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are born into bondage.
South China Morning Post- People born into bondage on Sumba
- Status considered immutable
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Loaded language removedTwo hours from the tourist beaches of Bali, slavery is alive and well on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are still born into bondage. They work from dawn to dusk without pay, are passed on in marriage, and are sometimes beaten and raped by their masters.
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Slavery exists on the Indonesian island of Sumba, where people are born into bondage.
South China Morning PostSlaves on Sumba work from dawn to dusk without pay.
South China Morning PostSlaves on Sumba are passed on in marriage.
South China Morning PostSlaves on Sumba are sometimes beaten and raped by their masters.
South China Morning PostSlavery has been illegal in what is now Indonesia for more than 160 years.
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