Resolution passes with broad international support as the United States, Israel, and Argentina oppose reparations provisions.
A United Nations resolution addressing the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade has passed with broad international support, while opposition from the United States, Israel, and Argentina highlights ongoing divisions over reparations.
In Brief
- The United States voted against a UN resolution that included a call for reparations related to the transatlantic slave trade
- U.S. officials indicated they would have supported a measure focused solely on condemning slavery without provisions tied to reparatory justice
- Washington raised concerns about the resolution’s clarity, implementation, and practical outcomes
- The measure received strong backing from African and Caribbean nations, where calls for reparations have intensified in recent years
- Ghana has emerged as a leading advocate in advancing international discussions on historical accountability and compensation
- The resolution passed with 123 countries in favor, while the United States, Israel, and Argentina voted against, and dozens abstained
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Photo: United Nations General Assembly vote on resolution addressing the transatlantic slave trade. UN Photo / Manuel Elías
