Thursday, October 24, 2024

Commonwealth Leaders Seek Further Discussions On Slavery Reparations

Commonwealth leaders are preparing to defy the UK and agree plans to discuss reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.


Downing Street has insisted the issue is not on the agenda at this week's summit of 56 Commonwealth nations in Samoa.


But a number of press reports claim that affected countries want the official communique from the meeting to address reparations and start a "meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation" on the issue.


In the 18th century, Britain was the world's biggest slave trading nation, transporting more than 3 million people from Africa to overseas colonies.


Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said the Government wants to focus on helping with current and future challenges…


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