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France Moves to Repeal Colonial-Era Slavery Law Code Noir
France is moving towards the symbolic repeal of the Code Noir, a colonial-era slavery law that was never officially abolished. The French parliament has voted unanimously to abolish the legislation.
28 May, 05:10 — 28 May, 10:24
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APVery High13d ago
France moves to repeal Code Noir, the slavery law it never abolished - AP News
France moves to repeal Code Noir, the slavery law it never abolished AP News
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France votes unanimously to abolish Code Noir, a colonial-era slavery law
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France moves towards symbolic repealing of slavery legislation - The Straits Times
France moves towards symbolic repealing of slavery legislation The Straits Times
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France moves towards symbolic repealing of slavery legislation
France is Thursday expected to move towards repealing outdated legislation that defines people enslaved in its colonies as "moveable goods", in a symbolic move as the country grapples with its colonial legacy.
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First report: AP · 28 May, 05:10|Full coverage: 5 · 5h|Window: 5h
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