UNGA in the spotlight for backing slave-trade reparations and broad sanctions debates. Barham Salih, former Iraqi president, now UNHCR pick.
On March 25, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution supporting reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The resolution, supported by 123 countries, calls for acknowledgment, apologies, return of cultural artifacts, and measures to address systemic racism. The US, Israel, and Argentina opposed; 52 abstained. The move aims to promote justice and healing for victims.
The UN General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a grave crime against humanity. It calls for acknowledgment, cultural restitution, and reparative justice, with 123 countries voting in favor. The resolution aims to deepen moral awareness and promote dialogue on reparations and historical accountability.
A French family has issued a formal apology for their ancestors' role in transatlantic slavery, coinciding with ongoing debates about reparations worldwide. The UN has recently recognized slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity' and called for reparations, while discussions continue in France, the UK, and the US about addressing historical injustices.
Israel observes Memorial Day on April 21, 2026, with ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Recent events include protests, controversial torch-lighting, and ongoing security challenges linked to conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. Leaders emphasize military achievements while families of the fallen express frustration.