Event Brief
UN Declares Slave Trade 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'
Filed: Mar 28, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: The UN General Assembly voted to declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime, urging compensation from benefiting nations.
WHO: United Nations General Assembly
WHAT: Passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a crime
WHEN: Mar 27, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address the historical injustices of slavery and seek compensation
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