CNN Freedom Project
Slave master becomes an abolitionist
John D. Sutter, CNN
Updated 9:20 PM EDT,
Sat March 17, 2012
Abdel Nasser Ould Ethmane grew up as a slave owner but became a prominent abolitionist in Mauritania.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
A slave owner goes on to co-found an organization called SOS Slaves
That abolitionist group fights to liberate slaves in Mauritania
The West African country was last in the world to abolish slavery
Experts say 10% to 20% of Mauritanians live in slavery today
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/17/world/africa/mauritania-slave-owner-abolitionist/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
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