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'The United States cannot support this resolution, despite acknowledging the transatlantic slave trade as a historical wrong.’ The US rejects the UN resolution backed by Ghana on reparatory justice, citing concerns over its legal basis, framing of reparations for historical wrongs, and lack of clarity on beneficiaries. Watch here:...

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