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Ghana pushes for slave trade to be declared a crime against Humanity

Ghana pushes for slave trade to be declared a crime against Humanity

Summary

Ghana's foreign minister proposed a resolution at a forum in Bogota, Colombia. The proposal aims to recognize the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity and calls for reparations.

Key Facts

  • The proposal was made by Ghana’s foreign minister.
  • This took place at a forum in Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
  • The forum included countries from Latin America and the Caribbean.
  • The proposal wants the trans-Atlantic slave trade recognized as a crime against humanity.
  • It also seeks reparations for this historical event.

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