France justifies abstention on UN resolution against slavery

Paris abstains from voting on a General Assembly resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity.

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France defends its position citing reservations about certain terms and wording of the submitted text.

This abstention reignites debate over European historical responsibility in colonial slavery.

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