UN Adopts Resolution Redefining Slave Trade as 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution politically redefining the transatlantic slave trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparatory justice, with the US, Israel, and Argentina voting against it.

25 Mar, 21:35 — 26 Mar, 01:33

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Why this matters

This resolution marks a significant political redefinition of the transatlantic slave trade by the UN, potentially paving the way for increased calls for reparations and a global reckoning with historical injustices. It highlights ongoing international debates about historical accountability and the lasting impact of slavery.

Key entitiesUnited Nations General Assembly United States Israel Argentina Ghana

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What sources agree on

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution redefining the transatlantic slave trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity'.
The resolution was submitted by Ghana.
The United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against the resolution.
The resolution calls for reparations as a step towards addressing historical injustices.

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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the transatlantic slave trade.

agreed·klix-bafazDWnosFrance 24+4

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The resolution redefines the transatlantic slave trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity'.

agreed·klix-bafazDWnosFrance 24+3

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The United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against the resolution.

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The resolution calls for reparations.

agreed·klix-baaktualne-czFrance 24

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The resolution was submitted by Ghana.

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The EU's position is that crimes against humanity should not be compared.

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Where they diverge

Reasons for opposition/abstention from certain countries

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The EU's stance is that crimes against humanity should not be compared to each other.

fazDWnosFrance 24observador+3 moreaktualne-czklix-babatimes

These outlets simply state which countries opposed or abstained without detailing their specific reasons.

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The exact number of votes in favor of the resolution (123 countries)

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Specific European countries that abstained (Portugal, UK, France, Spain)

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DWcentercenter-leftneutralHighEmphasizes UN recognition despite opposition

France 24centercenter-leftneutralHighHighlights advocates' view as step towards healing

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with most outlets focusing on the historical significance of the resolution and the call for reparations, while also noting the opposition from certain Western countries.

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DWHigh6h ago

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries.

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France 24High10h ago

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

In tonight's edition, the UN General Assembly designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," in a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations. Also, in a visit to top African trading partner Algeria, Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said the two nations would work to increase deliveries of Algerian gas. And the conflict in the Middle East risks crippling Kenya's flower industry.

By Vedika BAHL

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Coverage Timeline

First report: yle-uutiset · 25 Mar, 19:16|Full coverage: 9 · 12h|Window: 12h

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yle-uutiset25 Mar, 19:16First to report

Orjuus ollut kaikkein pahin rikos ihmisyyttä vastaan – EU ei kannattanut YK:n päätöslauselmaa

observador25 Mar, 19:17

Portugal abstém-se em resolução da ONU sobre escravatura

aktualne-cz25 Mar, 19:21

OSN vyzvala k odškodnění za otroctví, označila ho za zločin proti lidskosti

batimes25 Mar, 19:36

Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade - Buenos Aires Times

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France 2425 Mar, 21:35

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

nos25 Mar, 21:57

VN bestempelt slavenhandel als ergste misdaad tegen de menselijkheid ooit

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DW26 Mar, 01:33

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

faz26 Mar, 01:42

Widerstand aus den USA: UN nennen Sklavenhandel „schwerstes Verbrechen gegen Menschlichkeit“

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klix-ba26 Mar, 07:44Latest update

UN usvojio da trgovina robljem bude "najveći zločin protiv čovječnosti": SAD, Izrael i Argentina glasale protiv

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Resolution PassedMarch 25 afternoon

The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution designating the transatlantic slave trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity'.

Initial ReportingMarch 25 evening - March 26 morning

Outlets began reporting on the resolution's passage, noting the key designation and the countries that voted against or abstained.

UN Adopts Resolution Redefining Slave Trade as 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'

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UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

Coverage Timeline

Orjuus ollut kaikkein pahin rikos ihmisyyttä vastaan – EU ei kannattanut YK:n päätöslauselmaa

Portugal abstém-se em resolução da ONU sobre escravatura

OSN vyzvala k odškodnění za otroctví, označila ho za zločin proti lidskosti

Argentina votes against UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade - Buenos Aires Times

UN names African slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

VN bestempelt slavenhandel als ergste misdaad tegen de menselijkheid ooit

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

Widerstand aus den USA: UN nennen Sklavenhandel „schwerstes Verbrechen gegen Menschlichkeit“

UN usvojio da trgovina robljem bude "najveći zločin protiv čovječnosti": SAD, Izrael i Argentina glasale protiv

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