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Constance Malleret in Rio de Janeiro

‘A crime of hatred’: disgust over Brazilian mobile phone slavery game

The game had reportedly been available since 20 April this year.
The game had reportedly been available since 20 April this year. Photograph: Google

Brazilians have reacted with horror to the news that a mobile phone game in which players were able to buy and sell enslaved people was until recently available to download on Google Play.

Dubbed the “Slavery Simulator” (Simulador de Escravidão), the disturbing game also allowed players to inflict different forms of torture on black characters.

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