Ghana to Present UN Resolution on Transatlantic Slave Trade
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- •Ghana plans to formally table the resolution at the United Nations in 2026.
- •The resolution seeks to classify the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.
- •African lawyers and legal experts have publicly urged global backing for the resolution as of March 2026.
- •The initiative is intended to address the legacy and consequences of the transatlantic slave trade.
- •The resolution could influence future international policies related to historical justice and reparations.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the United Nations General Assembly adopts Ghana's resolution the transatlantic slave trade will be officially recognized as a crime against humanity, potentially leading to increased international efforts on reparations and historical justice affecting former slave-trading nations and descendant communities.
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