Transatlantic slavery reparations demands by African Union and CARICOM
Picking up: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 4 in the last 7 days
Updated 21 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Badenoch criticizes Burnham's stance as Caribbean nations demand reparations.
- Burnham's openness to apology is influencing Caribbean dialogue on reparations.
- Andy Burnham signaled dialogue regarding an apology for slavery.
- A summit is scheduled for the Caribbean next week, where Manchester workers' abolition campaign is cited.
- Government refusal sets the policy direction for reparations negotiations.
How it started
The African Union and Caribbean Community are involved in reparatory justice demands concerning the transatlantic slave trade.
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What happened
The African Union and Caribbean Community are involved in reparatory justice demands concerning the transatlantic slave trade.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Mia Mottley advocates for reparatory justice and healing for African descendants.1 source
- Andy Burnham is pushing for the UK to negotiate a reparations deal and demanding accountability for transatlantic slavery.Sub-event
CARICOM adopted a 10-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice and classified Trans-Atlantic Chattel Slavery as a Gravest Crime.1 source
- The Caribbean Community has made demands for reparations from the Crown regarding slavery.Sub-event
- Ghana, Jamaica, African Union, and Caribbean Community met to discuss cooperation, trade, and reparations for transatlantic trade.Sub-event
Reparations demands for slave trade are challenged by evidence of financial investment in slavery.1 source
AU and CC examine archives of the Royal African Company regarding reparatory justice demands.1 source
A bloc abstained from a UN resolution on slavery while reparations were called for.1 source
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The entities involved
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
- A conference in Abuja discussed Nigeria's visa policy, with the African Union urging the country to grant visa-free entry to AU members.
- The historical sites of Cape Coast and Elmina are being examined for their role in the transatlantic slave trade, genocide, and the current global push for reparations.
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Caribbean Community
International organization with 15 member states and 5 associate members in the Caribbean region
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Royal African Company
English slave trading company
Nothing else this week.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thevoiceslu.com
- kaieteurnewsonline.com
- thevoiceslu.com
- thevoiceslu.com
- dominicanrepublicpost.com
- grenadachronicle.com
- lfpress.com