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The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances has confirmed that the phenomenon of enforced disappearances in Mexico, perpetrated by state agents and criminal gangs, constitutes a crime against humanity. In response, the Mexican government criticized the report, deeming it biased.
The UN Human Rights Council has issued a historic resolution labeling transatlantic slavery as a crime against humanity, reigniting discussions on historical justice. This recognition raises questions about the responsibilities of nations in addressing the impacts of this crime.
In a historic move, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proposed by Ghana to recognize transatlantic slavery as a grave crime against humanity. This decision, which also calls for reparations for victims, faced strong opposition from the United States and abstentions from several European countries.
The United Nations General Assembly voted to describe the transatlantic slave trade as the 'greatest crime against humanity' and called for reparations as a tangible step towards rectifying historical wrongs. This historic resolution, passed with support from the African Union and Caribbean organizations, acknowledges one of the darkest chapters in human history.