Ghana: UN Backs Ghana-Led Resolution On Slave Trade Reparations

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity and supporting reparations for African nations, with 123 countries voting in favor.

The measure, introduced by Ghana, passed on March 25, with 52 countries abstaining and three voting against — the United States, Israel and Argentina.

The resolution states that the transatlantic slave trade, which lasted about 400 years, represents a major crime due to its scale, duration…