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Child Slaves NPR's Ivan Watson is in the African nation of Benin, where officials say they expect a ship carrying hundreds of child slaves to dock this week. But the vessel is reportedly adrift off the coast of West Africa and its exact location is unclear.

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NPR's Ivan Watson is in the African nation of Benin, where officials say they expect a ship carrying hundreds of child slaves to dock this week. But the vessel is reportedly adrift off the coast of West Africa and its exact location is unclear.