The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on March 25, 2026, designating the trans-Atlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity Bvinews.
Why it matters: The landmark decision bolsters international reparations efforts and calls for formal apologies and restorative measures Bvinews, Jamaicaobserver.
- The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor, three against, and 52 abstentions Jamaicaobserver.
- CARICOM hailed the vote as a historic game-changer for reparatory justice Repeating Islands.