UN General Assembly Recognizes Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime

UN General Assembly Recognizes Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime

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At the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama advocated for a unified African strategy to address the legacy of slavery and colonialism through reparations. Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva subsequently endorsed Ghana's initiative at the United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as the gravest crime against humanity.

Following these developments, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor, 3 against, and 52 abstentions, and it called for reparations and the return of cultural artifacts to address historical injustices.

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John Dramani Mahama Ghana African Union AU Committee of Experts on Reparations UNESCO Global Group of Experts on Reparations Pan-African Lawyers Union African Union Legal Experts Reference Group

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African Union Headquarters

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The claim that the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on March 30, 2026, recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity was partially confirmed, as the main event was verified but some details such as voting numbers or specific date may be unconfirmed. The assertion that on March 22, 2026, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed support for Ghana's initiative at the United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as the gravest crime against humanity was also partially confirmed, indicating the main occurrence was verified but with some details possibly unconfirmed. The statement that on February 21, 2026, at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama called for a collective continental approach to address the legacy of slavery and colonialism through reparations lacked sufficient evidence.

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March 30, 2026
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UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity
UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity

Face2Face Africa • 30 Mar 10:56

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, with 123 votes in favor, 3 against, and 52 abstentions.

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March 26, 2026
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UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity
UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity

BBC • 26 Mar 10:39

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparations and the return of cultural artifacts.

Credibility 90% Manip. 20% Center
March 25, 2026
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UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity, Calls for Reparations
UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity, Calls for Reparations

The Guardian • 25 Mar 22:04

The United Nations has officially recognized the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and has called for reparations to address historical injustices.

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UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity
UN General Assembly Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity

BBC • 25 Mar 17:13

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparations.

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March 22, 2026
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Brazil Endorses Ghana's UN Resolution Recognizing Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity
Brazil Endorses Ghana's UN Resolution Recognizing Transatlantic Slave Trade as Gravest Crime Against Humanity

Graphic Online • 22 Mar 16:51

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed support for Ghana's initiative at the United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as the gravest crime against humanity.

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February 21, 2026
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Ghana's President Mahama Advocates Unified African Strategy on Reparations at AU Summit
Ghana's President Mahama Advocates Unified African Strategy on Reparations at AU Summit

pan african visions • 21 Feb 17:03

At the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama called for a collective continental approach to address the legacy of slavery and colonialism through reparations.

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