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UN General Assembly calls transatlantic slave trade 'gravest crime against humanity'

The UN General Assembly labeled the transatlantic African slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity," drawing opposition from the United States and several European countries.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity." The resolution passed despite opposition from the United States and some European countries.