French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the historic injustice imposed on Haiti by the indemnity it was forced to pay to France for its independence. In a recent statement, he highlighted how this financial burden crippled Haiti economically from its very inception, ultimately affecting its growth. Macron announced a joint historical commission to explore the past relations between the two nations but did not directly address Haiti's calls for reparations. The conversation comes as Haiti commemorates 200 years since its independence debt was formalized, marking an important moment in understanding historical injustices.
"This decision placed a price on the freedom of a young nation, which was thus confronted with the unjust force of history from its very inception," Macron said.
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