UN Resolution on Slave Trade Faces Resistance, Argentina Votes Against

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity' and called for reparations, a move resisted by the US and some European countries, with Argentina also voting against the resolution.

25 Mar, 21:35 — 26 Mar, 01:33

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Why this matters

This UN resolution marks a significant global recognition of the transatlantic slave trade's severity, potentially paving the way for increased discussions and actions regarding reparations and historical justice. It highlights ongoing international divisions on how to address historical injustices and their contemporary impacts.

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What sources agree on

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution designating the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity."
The resolution was submitted by Ghana.
The United States voted against the resolution.
The resolution calls for reparations as a step towards historical redress.

Key claims5 agreed

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The UN General Assembly designated the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity."

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The resolution calls for reparations as a concrete step towards historical redress.

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The resolution was submitted by Ghana.

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The United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against the resolution.

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Portugal, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain abstained from the vote.

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Where they diverge

The extent and nature of opposition to the resolution

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Opposition primarily came from the US and some European countries.

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The US, Israel, and Argentina voted against, while Portugal, UK, France, and Spain abstained.

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The EU did not support the resolution, arguing crimes against humanity should not be compared.

Coverage gaps

The specific number of votes in favor of the resolution (123 countries)

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The specific reason for the EU's lack of support (crimes against humanity should not be compared)

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DWcentercenter-leftneutralHighFocuses on UN resolution despite US opposition

France 24centercenter-leftanalyticalHighEmphasizes advocates' view of healing and reparations

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, emphasizing the historical injustice and the call for reparations while noting the resistance from the US and some European nations.

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DWHigh4h ago

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries.

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France 24High8h ago

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

In tonight's edition, the UN General Assembly designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," in a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations. Also, in a visit to top African trading partner Algeria, Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said the two nations would work to increase deliveries of Algerian gas. And the conflict in the Middle East risks crippling Kenya's flower industry.

By Vedika BAHL

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First report: yle-uutiset · 25 Mar, 19:16|Full coverage: 8 · 6h|Window: 6h

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yle-uutiset25 Mar, 19:16First to report

Orjuus ollut kaikkein pahin rikos ihmisyyttä vastaan – EU ei kannattanut YK:n päätöslauselmaa

observador25 Mar, 19:17

Portugal abstém-se em resolução da ONU sobre escravatura

aktualne-cz25 Mar, 19:21

OSN vyzvala k odškodnění za otroctví, označila ho za zločin proti lidskosti

batimes25 Mar, 19:36

Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade - Buenos Aires Times

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France 2425 Mar, 21:35

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

nos25 Mar, 21:57

VN bestempelt slavenhandel als ergste misdaad tegen de menselijkheid ooit

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DW26 Mar, 01:33

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

faz26 Mar, 01:42Latest update

Widerstand aus den USA: UN nennen Sklavenhandel „schwerstes Verbrechen gegen Menschlichkeit“

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Resolution PassageMarch 25 afternoon

The UN General Assembly officially adopted the resolution designating the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

Initial Reporting & Opposition DetailsMarch 25 evening - March 26 morning

News outlets began reporting on the resolution's passage, detailing the countries that voted against or abstained, and the call for reparations.

UN Resolution on Slave Trade Faces Resistance, Argentina Votes Against

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UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

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Orjuus ollut kaikkein pahin rikos ihmisyyttä vastaan – EU ei kannattanut YK:n päätöslauselmaa

Portugal abstém-se em resolução da ONU sobre escravatura

OSN vyzvala k odškodnění za otroctví, označila ho za zločin proti lidskosti

Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade - Buenos Aires Times

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

VN bestempelt slavenhandel als ergste misdaad tegen de menselijkheid ooit

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

Widerstand aus den USA: UN nennen Sklavenhandel „schwerstes Verbrechen gegen Menschlichkeit“

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