The instantaneous response of the FIDH brought their freedom within fifteen days. Within three weeks, several dozen summary executions had been carried out, often preceded by torture. The FIDH campaign against this order resulted in its repeal a few months later. The international community was hardly aware of the phenomenon of trade in human beings. This trade constitutes a major violation of fundamental freedoms and demands an appropriate response.
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