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France votes to repeal the “Code noir” slavery laws
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: France’s lower house unanimously voted to abolish the royal “Code noir” slavery edicts.
WHO: Members of the French lower house of parliament
WHAT: Unanimously voted to abolish the royal edicts known as the “Code noir” (Black Code)
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The vote was held to abolish the “Code noir” slavery legislation.
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