United Nations adopts anti-slavery resolution with divided international support

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing transatlantic slavery as a grave crime against humanity. The resolution was led by Ghana and was approved by the assembly with a majority vote.

The measure acknowledges the historical injustices inflicted upon enslaved people, particularly those who were forcibly brought to the Americas from Africa during the transatlantic slave trade. The resolution also calls for increased efforts to address the ongoing impacts of slavery on contemporary society.

Despite its adoption, the resolution faced opposition from several countries, including the United States, Israel, Argentina, and European nations. These countries did not provide a formal explanation for their vote against the measure.

The UN General Assembly is composed of representatives from nearly 200 member states. The assembly’s decisions are based on the votes of its members, with a two-thirds majority required to pass most resolutions.

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The adoption of this resolution marks an important step forward in recognizing the historical injustices inflicted upon enslaved people and their descendants. Further efforts will be needed to address the ongoing impacts of slavery on contemporary society.

Source: Al Jazeera