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UN calls for reparations to remedy the 'historical wrongs' of trafficking enslaved Africans

NPR Topics: NewsΒ·@TheAssociatedPressΒ·2 months ago
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By The Associated Press FILE - The United Nations logo is seen inside the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Pamela Smith/AP hide caption UNITED NATIONS β€” 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 β€” including artworks, monuments, museum pieces, documents and national archives β€” to their countries of origin without charge. The vote in the 193-member world body was 123-3, with 52 abstentions. Argentina, Israel and the United States were the three members voting against the resolution. The United Kingdom and all 27 members of the European Union were among those that abstained.…

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