Syndicate content
slavery

French police tackle homegrown terrorism
27/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French police tackle homegrown terrorism

Following the death of an Islamic extremist in Toulouse last week after he shot and killed several people, we take a look at how French police are trying to tackle homegrown terrorism. Next, after escaping a war zone, some Afghan teenagers find themselves having to sleep rough on the streets of Paris. Finally, a museum in the west of France delves into a dark period in French colonial history - the slave trade.
Son's scandal engulfs Chinese general
15/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

Son's scandal engulfs Chinese general

Chinese web users outraged over a scandal involving the son of a Chinese army general. A Dutch viral campaign prompts widespread online criticism. And a pretty impressive juggling display…
UK conviction for modern-day slavery
17/03/2011 - England

UK conviction for modern-day slavery

A former hospital director who forced an African woman to work 18 hours per day day became the first person in Britain to be convicted of "modern-day slavery."
11/05/2009 - THE DEBATE

Too many commemorations in France?

As France gets ready to remember the victims of slavery on May 10, we ask how the republic looks back on its own history.
11/05/2009 - THE DEBATE

Too many commemorations in France? (Part 2)

As France gets ready to remember the victims of slavery on May 10, we ask how the republic looks back on its own history.
29/03/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Fomer slaves battle poverty in Mauritania

In Mauritania, in south-west of Nouakchott, some former slaves have been able to break the vicious cycle and have created their own village. But many of them are still facing a daily battle to make a living, and break out of poverty.
Close