"The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans 'the gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparations as 'a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs.'"
"The resolution also urges 'the prompt and unhindered restitution' of cultural items - including artworks, monuments, museum pieces, documents and national archives - to their countries of origin without charge."
"The United States also strongly objects to the resolution's attempt to rank crimes against humanity in any type of hierarchy, asserting that some crimes against humanity are less severe than others."
"'Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice.'"
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution labeling the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, advocating for reparations to address historical injustices. The resolution also demands the restitution of cultural items to their countries of origin. The vote resulted in 123 in favor, 3 against, and 52 abstentions. The U.S. opposed the resolution, arguing against the legal right to reparations for historical wrongs and objecting to ranking crimes against humanity. General Assembly resolutions are non-binding but reflect global opinion.
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