Commonwealth Leaders Call for Reparations Dialogue Despite UK's Resistance
A summit in Samoa concludes with a joint statement urging discussions on reparatory justice, despite the UK's reluctance to address financial compensation for slavery.
- The Commonwealth Heads of Government MeetingSamoa ended with a call for discussions on reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out financial reparations but expressed openness to non-cash reparations, such as debt relief and institutional reforms.
- King Charles III acknowledged the 'painful aspects' of Britain's past but did not issue an apology, aligning with the government's stance.
- The final communique from the summit included a paragraph on reparatory justice, indicating a shift despite the UK's initial opposition.
- Commonwealth leaders emphasized the importance of addressing historical injustices alongside current challenges like climate change.
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