"The resolution to declare the practice as the gravest crime against humanity passed with a decisive majority at the UN general assembly and has been largely welcomed across Africa."
"Most of the assembly was in support including Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, most of Latin America, all former victims, as well as the Arab world, who themselves have the dark history of trans-Saharan slavery under their belt."
"The three states to publicly vote against the resolution were Argentina, Israel and the US, where 11 states seceded rather than obey the Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved Africans."
John Mahama's leadership resulted in a UN resolution declaring transatlantic chattel slavery as a grave crime against humanity, passing with a majority vote. The resolution received support from 123 states, primarily from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America, while notable abstentions and opposition came from Western nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and the EU. The US, Israel, and Argentina voted against the resolution, reflecting a divided global perspective on the historical implications of slavery and reparations.
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