Slavery in Turkey

Slavery in Turkey is illegal, through like many other countries, it suffers from issues related to human trafficking. Historically, slavery in Turkey was significant during the Ottoman Empire period.

History
Main article: Slavery in the Ottoman Empire

Slavery was a significant part of the Ottoman Empire's economy.

Modern
Main article: Human trafficking in Turkey

Turkey is a top destination 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 "480,000 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

References
  1. "UN highlights human trafficking". BBC News. 2007-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
  2. "480.000 modern slaves in Turkey". Agos. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  3. 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.


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