African Union Moves Forward
The African Union Assembly made key decisions. The UN recognizes slavery as a crime.
Amara Diallo
Senior Africa Correspondent
Introduction
The Pan-African Progressive Front has welcomed the decisions adopted at the 39th Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa.
Key Decisions
The Assembly took place on February 14β15, emphasizing the need for international acknowledgment of past injustices, including slavery. The UN has recognized slavery as a monstrous crime against humanity.
The African Union is moving into the final stage of the reparations process. The Assembly's decisions are a significant step forward in this process.
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