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'Pregnant women were highly sought after in Sweden a year or so ago' (Photo: frehdyboy)

The slaves on our streets

There are roads in Europe where African slaves are forced to wander, day and night, under scorching sun and pouring rain.

They must wear as little clothing as possible, to look appealing to potential buyers despite their plight. Their bodies often bear scars from the voodoo initiation rites locking them down in invisible chains. Entire villages in Nigeria have been emptied of women.

It can take two years of travel to reach Europe, says a social worker at the Italian NGO On the R...

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'Pregnant women were highly sought after in Sweden a year or so ago' (Photo: frehdyboy)

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