US votes against UN resolution labeling slavery

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U.S. is one of three countries to vote against U.N. resolution calling slavery a 'crime against humanity'
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 ...

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'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
U.N. Calls African Slave Trade the 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity,' but U.S. Is 1 of 3 Countries to Vote Against
What to know as Africans welcome UN vote on slavery reparations but questions remain
The U.N. General Assembly’s resolution on Wednesday declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations is being widely welcomed across Afri...

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U.N. calls for reparations to remedy the ‘historical wrongs’ of trafficking enslaved Africans
UN vote to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity'
UN backs resolution calling slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’
"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice," said Mahama.

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UN adopts slavery resolution calling for reparations despite US, European objections
UN resolution calls for reparations for ‘gravest crime’ of trans-Atlantic slave trade

Joy, scepticism across west Africa after UN vote on slave trade

Ghanaians in the streets of the capital Accra were full of pride -- and already looking toward future "justice" -- Thursday after the United Nations recognised the transatlantic slave trade as "the

Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote

Nations will vote on whether to designate the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".
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UN slave trade resolution welcomed in West Africa, African Union

The UN passed a resolution on Wednesday to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity". The decision was welcomed across West Africa and also at the African Union.

UN adopts Ghana's slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe

By Catarina Demony March 25 (Reuters) - A resolution proposed by Ghana at the United Nations on Wednesday to recognise transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparations has been adopted despite resistance from Europe and the U.