Geneva, Sept, 24, Slavery on a serious scale still prevails in parts of Arabia, Abys-sinza end possibly remote parts of Central China, but organised large-scale slave-raiding such as was common only 80 years ago in Africa has completely disappeared as the result of the combined: efforts of European and Colonial Powers, These facts emerge from the Slavery Report presented to the Council of the League of Nations, The report says, however, that most governments have only abolished the legal: status of slavery, but have not immediately proceeded to compulsory manumission.
On the question of the mui tsaf system, the Report finds the evidence conflicting. It suggests the establishment of a permanent advis. ory commission to discuss. methods simed at the total abolition or transformation of existing forms. of slavery.—Reuter.
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