'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

BBC·Mar 27

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The UN has voted on a resolution regarding the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans, with the resolution declaring it the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution also urges reparations for the historical wrongs of slavery. The move is seen as a significant step, but its implications and next steps are still being considered.

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