Caribbean states seek slavery reparations from Europe

Fourteen Caribbean nations are seeking reparations from Britain, France and the Netherlands for over 400 years of slavery brought to their islands by the former colonial powers.

Caribbean leaders made their case at the United Nations' general assembly on September 2013.

• Primary Source

EurActiv, 07.03.14: Caribbean nations consider push for slavery reparations http://www.euractiv.com/development-policy/caribbean-nations-consider-push-news-533981

The Guardian, 09.03.14: Caribbean states seek slavery reparations from Europe http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/09/caribbean-nations-demand-slavery-reparations

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