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Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to apologize and pay reparations for slavery, stating the need for accountability.
Mitchell emphasized that the international community must recognize slavery as a crime against humanity and support reparations for future generations.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged that slavery is a crime against humanity and stated that 'the dignity and universal rights of every single human being is untouchable.'
The discussion took place at the CARICOM heads of government meeting in Barbados, marking von der Leyen's first attendance at the event.

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Caribbean leader urges Ursula von der Leyen to push for slavery compensation

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Bangkok Post

Caribbean states step up calls for slavery reparations

Former colonial powers must apologise and pay compensation for their historic role in the enslavement of Africans, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

2 days ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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Caribbean leader tells EU chief: Apologise and pay reparations for slavery

Former colonial powers must apologise and pay compensation for their historic role in the enslavement of Africans, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Mitchell addressed von der Leyen late on Wednesday (Feb 19) at the 48th heads of government me

2 days ago·Singapore

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Caribbean Leader Tells EU Chief: Apologise and Pay Reparations for Slavery

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EU’s Von der Leyen issued colonial reparations demand - The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint

Former colonies are not seeking a handout but an “appropriate apology,” the Grenadian prime minister has said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been told that former colonial powers must apologize and pay compensation for their historical involvement in the enslavement of Africans. Addressing the 48th meeting of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads […] The post EU’s Von der Leyen issued colonial reparations demand appeare…

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EUs Von der Leyen issued colonial reparations demand

Former colonies are not seeking a handout but an appropriate apology, the Grenadian prime minister has saidEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been told that former colonial powers must apologize and pay compensation for their historical involvement in the enslavement of Africans.Addressing the 48th meeting of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government in Bar

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