STORY: :: Britain’s King Charles says the Commonwealth
ought to acknowledge its ‘painful’ historical past
:: October 25, 2024
:: Apia, Samoa
“I perceive from listening to folks throughout the Commonwealth how essentially the most painful facets of our previous proceed to resonate. It’s important subsequently that we perceive our historical past, to information us to make the best selections sooner or later the place inequalities exist for instance in entry to alternative, to schooling, to expertise coaching, to employment, to well being and to a planet in whose local weather our human race can each survive and thrive, we should discover the best methods and the best language to handle them.”
The demand for Britain to pay reparations or make different amends for transatlantic slavery is a long-standing one, however has not too long ago gained momentum worldwide, notably among the many Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) and the African Union.
Opponents of reparations funds say nations shouldn’t be held accountable for historic wrongs, whereas these in favor say the legacy of slavery has led to huge and chronic racial inequality at present.
British Prime Minster Kier Starmer mentioned on Monday the nation would take heed to nations who wished to debate the difficulty on the summit, however dominated out apologizing for the nation’s historic position within the commerce.
