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African Union and Ghana Congratulate Mahama After UN Slavery Resolution

African leaders welcomed a UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a 'crime against humanity,' with the African Union now paying tribute to victims and calling for justice. Ghana's Council of State also congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his significant diplomatic role in the resolution's passage.

26 Mar, 13:06 — 27 Mar, 14:25
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APVery High48d ago

What to know as Africans welcome UN vote on slavery reparations but questions remain - AP News

What to know as Africans welcome UN vote on slavery reparations but questions remain  AP News

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DWHigh48d ago

UN resolution fuels global slavery reparations debate

A landmark UN resoultion has intensified the debate over reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, with supporters arguing that recognition, apologies and structural reforms are long overdue.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual48d ago

US, UK, EU push back on UN slavery reparations, despite acknowledging historical injustice

The UN General Assembly recognized the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” aiming to confront historical injustice and advance reparatory justice. The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor. The US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it, while the UK and EU member states abstained over legal and reparations concerns, despite acknowledging slavery’s history. Ghana emphasized accountability, reparations, and long-term consequences for victims and their descend...

By TOI World Desk

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Premium TimesMostly Factual48d ago

Kemi Badenoch says UK should’ve voted against UN resolution condemning slavery, demanding reparations

In a post on X, she said, “Russia, China, and Iran vote with others to demand trillions in reparations from UK taxpayers…and the Labour government abstain!" The post Kemi Badenoch says UK should’ve voted against UN resolution condemning slavery, demanding reparations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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punch-ngMostly Factual48d ago

China hails UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade

China’s ambassador praises the UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a grave crime, calling it a victory for global justice and reparations Read More: https://punchng.com/china-hails-un-resolution-on-transatlantic-slave-trade/

By Punch Newspapers

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myjoyonlineMixed47d ago

Council of State congratulates Mahama over UN slavery resolution

The Council of State has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his role in the passage of a United Nations resolution on slavery, describing it as a significant diplomatic achievement for Ghana.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

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morocco-world-newsMixed48d ago

UN Vote Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade Among Gravest Crimes Against Humanity

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution that classifies the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement of Africans among the gravest crimes against humanity.  The post UN Vote Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade Among Gravest Crimes Against Humanity appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Firdaous Naim

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senewebMixed48d ago

The African Union pays tribute to the victims of slavery and calls for justice - seneweb.com

The African Union pays tribute to the victims of slavery and calls for justice  seneweb.com

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