UN declares transatlantic slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'
submitted about 2 months ago by uzong
submitted about 2 months ago by uzong
- The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a major crime against humanity and called for justice and reparations for its victims.
- While 123 countries supported the resolution, the U.S., Israel, and Argentina opposed it, and it encourages member states to apologize and contribute to reparations, although it does not specify any amounts.
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