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In 2015, more than 2,000 fishermen were rescued from slavery on an island in eastern Indonesia.
For years, they'd been subjected to depraved working conditions. Many reported being whipped with stingray tails, beaten, and starved, all while being forced to contribute to a seafood supply chain that trickled down to massive brands including retailers, supermarket chains and makers of pet food. They weren't paid for their labor. |