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UN Declares Trafficking of Africans 'Gravest Crime'

4/8/2026

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  • On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring trafficking and enslaving Africans the gravest crime against humanity.
  • It passed with 123 votes in favor; the United States, Israel, and Argentina opposed, while the United Kingdom and the European Union abstained.
  • The resolution emphasizes reparative justice and acknowledges slavery’s ongoing impact.
  • Critics say it challenges historical innocence and highlights the discomfort of former colonizers.