African Union adopts resolution calling slavery and colonialism genocide
Resolution on Historical Crimes Adopted by African Union Leaders
Resolution on Historical Crimes Adopted by African Union Leaders
African Union leaders convened at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa where they adopted a resolution categorizing slavery, deportation, and colonialism as genocide and crimes against the people of Africa.
The resolution was announced by Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who also advocated for the cessation of actions against the Palestinian people.
The resolution was announced by Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who also advocated for the cessation of actions against the Palestinian people.
The conference acknowledged colonization as a crime against humanity and expressed its solidarity with Palestine and the Palestinian people.
Member states have agreed to designate November 30 as the "African Day of Tribute to African Martyrs and Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Colonization, and Apartheid."
The states committed to keeping this issue under review and to collaborate towards gaining international recognition for the resolution.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
