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UN Declares African Slave Trade as ‘Gravest Crime’ in History

The United Nations General Assembly made a historic declaration on Wednesday, labeling the trafficking of enslaved Africans as "the gravest crime against humanity" and urging reparations as a vital step to correct historical injustices. In a decisive resolution, the Assembly called for the immediate, unencumbered return of cultural artifacts—including artworks, monuments, and national archives—to their countries of origin without financial obligation. The resolution passed with overwhelming support, securing 123 votes…