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world14 days ago•5 min saved

US Pushes Back Against UN Climate Action Draft Advocating Reparations

The Trump administration is pressuring other countries to urge Vanuatu to withdraw a U.N. General Assembly draft that would translate an ICJ climate ruling into action, including reparations for damages. It argues the proposal could harm U.S. industry and calls the UN overreaching, while some major powers reportedly share concerns; the draft would push for a 1.5°C target, phasing out fossil-fuel subsidies, and establishing an International Register of Damage, though General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding.

via AP News|

#climate-change #international-law #reparations

world22 days ago•3 min saved

Historic Nigerian ruling orders Britain to pay £420m for 1949 Enugu miners massacre

A Nigerian High Court in Enugu has ordered the British government to pay about £420 million in reparations to the families of 21 coal miners killed in 1949 at the Iva Valley mine during a protest over harsh working conditions. The court ruled the killings unlawful and an extrajudicial violation of the right to life, a landmark decision in accountability for colonial-era abuses. The UK said it had not been formally notified and had no representation in the proceedings, while activists have pursued decades-long demands for acknowledgment and reparations.

via BBC|

#colonial-history #enugu #nigeria

politics28 days ago•3 min saved

Researchers spotlight crown’s slave-trade role, fueling calls for a royal apology

MPs, experts, and campaigners are pressing King Charles to issue a formal crown apology for transatlantic slavery, arguing that symbolic sorrow isn’t enough and urging reparative action in light of a new book detailing royal involvement and with pressure mounting ahead of Commonwealth discussions.

via The Guardian|

#apology #colonialism #monarchy

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

San Francisco Approves $5 Million Reparations Fund for Black Residents

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed a measure to create a reparations fund for Black residents harmed by past city laws, relying on private funding as the city faces a nearly $1 billion deficit and cannot allocate public funds for the initiative.

via ABC7 San Francisco|

#black-residents #fund #mayor-daniel-lurie

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Algeria Declares French Colonization a Crime and Calls for Reparations

Algeria's National Assembly voted to declare France's colonization a crime, demanding restitution and redress for colonial-era injustices, in a move that France criticizes as hostile, reflecting ongoing tensions over historical grievances.

via ABC News|

#algeria #colonialism #france

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Algeria Declares French Colonization a Crime and Calls for Restitution

Algeria's parliament voted to declare France's colonization a crime, demanding restitution and reparations for colonial-era wrongs, in a move that France criticizes as hostile, amid ongoing tensions over historical grievances.

via AP News|

#algeria #colonialism #france

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Algeria Passes Law Declaring French Colonization a Crime

Algeria's parliament unanimously approved a law declaring France's colonization a crime, demanding an apology and reparations, amid strained diplomatic relations and historical disputes over colonial atrocities and restitution of artifacts.

via BBC|

#algeria #colonialism #diplomatic-relations

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Algeria Declares French Colonization a Crime, Seeks Apology and Reparations

Algeria's parliament unanimously approved a law declaring France's colonisation of Algeria a 'state crime,' demanding an apology and reparations, marking a significant political and symbolic move amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

via France 24|

#algeria #colonisation #diplomatic-crisis

government2 months ago•4 min saved

Maryland Legislature Overrides Veto to Establish Reparations Commission

Maryland lawmakers successfully overridden Governor Wes Moore's veto to establish a 23-member Reparations Commission aimed at examining historical policies from 1877 to 1965 and recommending reparations, marking a significant step in addressing racial injustices in the state.

via Maryland Matters|

#government #legislation #maryland

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Europe to Establish Commission for Ukraine War Damage Compensation

Ukraine and 34 countries have agreed to establish an International Claims Commission in The Hague to compensate for damages caused by Russia's invasion, with over 80,000 claims already filed, though how Russia will pay remains uncertain. Meanwhile, European nations are discussing a potential multinational force for Ukraine, and other related geopolitical developments are ongoing.

via DW|

#european-commission #reparations #russia-invasion

world3 months ago•6 min saved

EU considers using Russian assets to fund Ukraine amid Belgium's opposition

EU leaders are considering a Plan B to support Ukraine's economy, involving a potential grant funded by market-raising, while Belgium's demands for extensive guarantees on Russian assets threaten to delay or block the reparations loan, amid internal disagreements and geopolitical tensions.

via Euronews.com|

#belgium #eu #reparations

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Newsom Vetoes Multiple Racial Justice and Reparations Bills in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed bills that would have provided direct benefits to descendants of slavery, such as college admissions preferences and property restitution, despite creating a state agency to identify eligible individuals, signaling a slowdown in the state's reparations movement amid public opposition and fiscal concerns.

via The New York Times|

#california #gavin-newsom #politics

politics4 months ago•1 min saved

Newsom Opposes Bill Favoring Descendants of Slaves in College Admissions

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would give descendants of slaves preference in college admissions, citing the need for universities to review and determine how such preferences could be adopted, amidst broader tensions over diversity initiatives and reparations in the state.

via Politico|

#california #college-admissions #gavin-newsom

world6 months ago•1 min saved

EU Advances Plans to Use Russian Assets for Ukraine Rebuilding and Reparations

EU's Kaja Kallas stated that Russian assets frozen in the EU due to sanctions over Ukraine will only be returned if Russia pays reparations, with ongoing debates about confiscation and use of these assets to support Ukraine.

via Reuters|

#eu #frozen-assets #reparations

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Macron admits France's colonial repression in Cameroon independence struggle

French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged France's violent repression during Cameroon's independence struggle, but stopped short of issuing an apology or reparations, amid ongoing debates about colonial accountability and historical reconciliation.

via BBC|

#cameroon #colonial-history #france