Modern Slavery

Even though slavery is highly prohibited in most parts of the world, we still see this inhumane practice of slavery in South Asia and Africa. There are still currently about 27 million slaves in our modern world. They are forced to work without pay and in harsh environments. Modern slaves are consider servants in Sudan, carpet slaves in India, and cane cutter in Pakistan. Dinkas tribes in southern Sudan are invaded by Arab militants and, women and children are taken away from their home. Arab believe that it is traditional and justified to own Southern Sudan slaves as properties. In my opinion, that is a highly unjust and shocking custom. All human beings are suppose to be treated equally. The location and ethnic background of Northern Arabs does not make them any more different from the rest of the country. In India, children would be kidnapped from their homes and held captive in distant locations. They forced to work in order to survive. Many cane cutters in Pakistan are shackled in leg irons to prevent escaping. Surprised and astounded, I personally didn't know that slavery still existed in our 21st century, and didn't know that so many people are currently suffering from this. Even though this is now a minor and secretive issue, these shameful methods of labor should be eliminated as soon as possible.