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The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognise the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", a move advocates hope will pave the way for healing and justice.⁣
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The resolution - proposed by Ghana - called for this designation, while also urging UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund. It does not mention a specific amount of money.⁣
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The proposal was adopted with 123 votes in favour and three against - the United States, Israel and Argentina.⁣
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Fifty-two countries abstained, including the United Kingdom and European Union member states.⁣
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Countries like the UK have long rejected paying reparations, saying today's institutions cannot be held responsible for past wrongs.