Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, says UN committee

The Guardian World | Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:54:16 GMT

UN calls for redress,
Nations must face slave trade's past,
Reparations now.

Guidance says states must implement ‘comprehensive measures’ to address legacy of racial discriminationA UN committee has said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other ⁠measures to address the enduring ⁠legacy of racial ​discrimination.Guidance published on Monday by…

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