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1981

Mauritania abolishes slavery by decree

Mauritania formally abolished slavery, though enforcement remained weak and antislavery activism continued.

Canonical milestoneMauritania1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Slavery and Abolition

Position 21

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 90%

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africaabolitionslavery