The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, marking...

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity, marking a significant symbolic step in a long-running global conversation. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the decision, emphasizing that the prosperity of many Western nations was built on the exploitation of enslaved people. He described the system not simply as forced labour, but as a brutal framework designed to dehumanize millions through violence, oppression, and systemic abuse. The lasting scars of this history, he noted, continue to shape societies today. Although the resolution is not legally binding, it carries strong political and moral weight. Backed primarily by African and Caribbean nations, it passed with...