UN General Assembly declares slavery the gravest crime against humanity

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The UN General Assembly symbolically declared slavery and the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crimes against humanity in history. The resolution, approved by 123 nations including Brazil, calls for formal apologies and contributions to reparations funds for the historical atrocities. This symbolic declaration, made on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, occurs as discussions on reparations gain momentum globally.


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