UN – Africa Slave Trade, ‘The Gravest Crime Against Humanity’

The United Nations General Assembly has formally designated the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” marking a significant moment in global efforts to address historical injustices and advance calls for reparative justice. The resolution, adopted on Wednesday, passed with 123 votes in favor, three against, the United States, Israel , and Argentina, and 52 abstentions, including the United