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flag UN resolution on slave trade abstentions spark debate over accountability.

flag A UN resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity drew widespread abstentions from Western nations, including France, Belgium, Germany, and the UK. flag Critics argue the abstentions reflect a deliberate avoidance of historical accountability and colonial legacies rather than true neutrality. flag This inaction allows powerful nations to sidestep demands for reparations and shifts in global power, fueling distrust among affected communities.

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