In the west African country of Ghana, the enslavement of people is officially banned. But thousands of children continue to be sold into bondage. They labor in the fishing villages along the shores of the enormous Lake Volta, where work conditions are brutal and dangerous. Reporter Prue Clarke traveled to the region and investigated.

Encore presentation from June 11, 2006. This story was a Gracie Allen Award winner in the category of "Outstanding Feature — Hard News" in 2007, and also a Gabriel Award certificate of merit award winner in 2007.

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