UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade a 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'

The UN General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade the 'gravest crime against humanity,' a resolution welcomed by President John Dramani Mahama as a landmark achievement in the global push for justice.

26 Mar, 06:21 — 26 Mar, 06:21

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Mahama hails UN Slavery Resolution as historic breakthrough, says fight for reparatory justice has just begun

President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the United Nations’ approval of a motion recognising the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, describing the development as a landmark achievement in the global push for justice.

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UN Classes Slave Trade as 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity' - Tempo.co English

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UN nennen Sklavenhandel "schwerstes Verbrechen gegen Menschlichkeit"

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UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade a 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'

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Mahama hails UN Slavery Resolution as historic breakthrough, says fight for reparatory justice has just begun

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UN Classes Slave Trade as 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity' - Tempo.co English

UN nennen Sklavenhandel "schwerstes Verbrechen gegen Menschlichkeit"

Mahama hails UN Slavery Resolution as historic breakthrough, says fight for reparatory justice has just begun

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