Despite being outlawed over 160 years ago, slavery persists in Indonesia, particularly on Sumba Island, due to its entrenched caste system. Individuals in this system, referred to as 'ata', endure unpaid labor from dawn till dusk, are subject to being passed on in marriage, and face potential abuse. Many accept their fate, believing their status is immutable, as exemplified by Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita, who lives in the village of Tenggedu. AI
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