Special Report: Slavery
Recalling the suffering of slaves
200 years after Britain's abolition of the slave trade, Africans marked the anniversary with a sombre ceremony recalling the suffering of their ancestors. Full Article | Slideshow
A last glimpse
Pushed through the "door of no return", millions of Africans were shipped to a life of slavery elsewhere. Full Article
Born a slave
The story of Matalla, an adult former slave who escaped two years ago from his nomadic Arab masters. Full Article
Girl soldier
Madeleine was 11 when she was forced to join the Mai-Mai militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Full Article
Forced into prostitution
When Anca arrived in Germany her passport was taken away and her captors forced her into prostitution. Full Article
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Blair's regret
Prime Minister Tony Blair expressed Britain's "deep sorrow and regret" for the country's role in the slave trade. Full Article
