The United Nations has voted in favour of recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime in the history of mankind”.
Many advocates hope the move will pave the way for healing and Justice.
The resolution tabled by Ghana, which also called for reparations, received 123 votes in favour, with three countries, the United States, Israel and Argentina voting against. 52 countries abstained from the vote.
Countries like the UK have long rejected calls for reparations, saying that today’s institutions cannot be held responsible for past wrongs.
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