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Nigeria joins Ghana, 121 others in resolution urging reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’ Slavery Abolition

Nigeria joins Ghana, 121 others in resolution urging reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’

NEW YORK (Sundiata Post)- Nigeria joined Ghana and 121 UN Member States on Wednesday to adopt a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution spearheaded by Ghana, received 123 votes in favour while three countries: Argentina, Israel and the United States voted against and 52 abstained. The resolution was in commemoration of…
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March 26, 2026
US Centcom says USS Abraham Lincoln continues operations against targets in Iran Slavery Abolition

US Centcom says USS Abraham Lincoln continues operations against targets in Iran

Synopsis The USS Abraham Lincoln continues military operations in regional waters. This follows Iran's Navy claiming missile fire and issuing warnings. US CENTCOM confirmed the carrier's ongoing activities. Iranian officials dismissed US influence and stated a policy of resistance. President Trump commented on Iran's desire for a deal. ANI Washington…
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March 26, 2026
It’s time for slavery reparations, ‘the gravest crime against humanity,’ UN General Assembly says Slavery Abolition

It’s time for slavery reparations, ‘the gravest crime against humanity,’ UN General Assembly says

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 remedying historical wrongs.” The resolution also urges “the prompt and unhindered restitution” of cultural items — including artworks, monuments, museum pieces,…
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March 25, 2026
Would Epstein victims have been denied help after changes to UK slavery system? Slavery Abolition

Would Epstein victims have been denied help after changes to UK slavery system?

Survivors of sex trafficking offences similar to those committed by Jeffrey Epstein may be refused support under the UK’s modern slavery system due to immigration law changes introduced by the previous government, experts have warned. Sara* was trafficked around the UK and sexually exploited in her teens and into adulthood,…
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March 25, 2026
Ghana leads global push for UN recognition of slavery as worst crime against humanity Slavery Abolition

Ghana leads global push for UN recognition of slavery as worst crime against humanity

Ghana, backed by the African Union, is intensifying diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to rally global support for a resolution that would, for the first time, formally declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade the gravest crime against humanity. This move is aimed at pushing reparations, accountability, and a long-delayed global…
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March 19, 2026