UN vote to recognise slavery as gravest crime against humanity'

"The UN General Assembly has formally recognised the trafficking of enslaved Africans as 'the gravest crime against humanity,' while also calling for reparations to address historical injustices."

"The resolution, passed on Wednesday, additionally urges the 'prompt and unhindered restitution' of cultural artefacts including artworks, monuments, and national archives to their countries of origin without charge."

"In the United States, support for reparations gained momentum in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020."

"The United Kingdom's acting U.N. Ambassador James Kariuki said the history of slavery, 'its devastating consequences and long-lasting impacts' must never be forgotten."

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. It calls for reparations to address historical injustices and urges the restitution of cultural artifacts to their countries of origin. The resolution received 123 votes in favor, with three against and 52 abstentions. The United States, Argentina, and Israel opposed the measure, while the UK and several EU states abstained. Support for reparations in the US has increased since the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

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