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Slavery in Turkey is illegal, though like many other countries, it suffers from issues relating to human trafficking. Historically, slavery in Turkey was significant during the Ottoman Empire period. It is estimated there are 1.32 million modern slaves in Turkey today. [1]
Slavery was a significant part of the Ottoman Empire's economy.
Turkey is one of the top destinations for victims of human trafficking, according to a report produced by the UNDOC.[2] In 2023 it is estimated there are 1.32 million modern slaves in Turkey today. [1] Turkey is the leading slave state in Europe and Central Asia.[1] It is thought some of the 3000 Yazidi women and children enslaved by ISIS are held today in Turkey.[1] A Walk Free report indicated that the Turkish government is one of the countries taking the least action against slavery.[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".[3]
Many members of the Afro-Turk minority are descendants of the former slaves.[4]
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