#BREAKING #News: The #UnitedNations General Assembly has voted to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", a move advocates hope will pave the way for healing and justice. Note: #UN GA resolutions are not legally binding, though they carry the weight of global opinion.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg06q36052o

UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'

The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.

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"Fifty-two countries abstained, including the United Kingdom and European Union member states."

What a bloody disgrace for France and Europe. What ever happened to all your fine post-WWII resolutions?

Quelle honte pour la France et l'Europe ! Qu'est-il advenu de toutes vos belles résolutions d'après-guerre ?