Asena Bosnak

In the mid 17th century, the US began to import Africans for use as slaves. Here is their struggle, as seen through historical pictures and documents A group of slaves who had escaped, sitting outside a cabin. Escapees were known as contraband after the Union General Benjamin Butler (1818-1893) announced that any slaves in land controlled by the Union Army would be regarded as contraband property. (TRT World and Agencies) 1.

Four hours into meetings, and Mustafa Ceric is still holding court. The 65-year-old cleric is still clearly popular; the young and the old — and in all manner of attire — flock him to greet at a book launch at the Gazi Husrev Begova Library in the centre of Bascarsija. Nearly everyone in the room wants to shake hands with him. Although dozens are waiting in line, Ceric is composed. Approaching those who are left behind after the talk, he asks about the health of each one.